Pterodactylus Collection

Pterodactyls considered as marsupial bats
Pterodactylus crassirostris above P. brevirostris. Plate from Note on the Pterodactyle Tribe... Paper in The Zoologist, Vol 1, 1843 by Edward Newman

Jurassic reptiles, dinosaurs, fish and birds.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History
FLO4684698 Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart

Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata
FLO4638810 Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata, red arches moth, Callimorpha miniata, brown plumed moth

Group of Small Flying Dragons, or Pterodactyls (litho)
5209890 Group of Small Flying Dragons, or Pterodactyls (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Small Flying Dragons, or Pterodactyls)

Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving)
963517 Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine)

Sapphire damsel and harlequin sweetlips
Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Plettorinco chetodonoides 2

View of a crocodile swamp, south Germany, Triassic period. Crocodile-like Belodon and a large predatory dinosaur of the time

Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839

Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Imaginary view of pterosaurs or pterodactyls. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Pen & ink sketch of pterodactyl
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Illustration, Tortrices -- Tineae -- Pterophori -- Penthina Salicella, Retinia Resinella, Antithesia Pruniana, Grapholitha Citrana, Carpocapsa Pomonella, Tinea Tapetzella, Euplocamus Anthracinalis

Skeleton of a Pterodactylus, an extinct carnivorous flying reptile from the Jurassic era.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Pterodactylus, extinct genus of pterosaurs or flying dinosaur.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Pterodactylus flying reptile
Pterodactylus was a flying carnivorous reptile that lived during the Jurassic Period of Bavaria, Germany

A herd of Sauroposeidon dinosaurs drinking from a river
A herd of Sauroposeidon dinosaurs stop at a river to drink as Pterodactylus reptiles fly over

Zhejiangopterus pterosaur
Zhejiangopterus was a carnivorous pterosaur dinosaur that lived in China during the Cretaceous Period

Dimorphodon flying pterosaur
Dimorphodon was a carnivorous flying pterosaur that liived in the Jurassic Period of England

A flock of Pterodactylus reptiles fly over the jungle searching for their next meal

A herd of sauropod Uberabatitan dinosaurs
Zhejiangopterus reptile birds fly over a herd of sauropod Uberabatitan dinosaurs in the Cretaceous Period

A Yangchuanosaurus hunts through jungle foliage for prey
A Yangchuanosaurus hunts through heavy jungle foliage for prey as a flock of Pterodactylus reptiles keep close watch on him

Two Dracorex dinosaurs walk in front of a Malawisaurus herd
Two Dracorex dinosaurs walk with a Malawisaurus herd for protection as Pteranodon reptiles fly over

A flock of Pterodactylus fly above two Styracosaurus dinosaurs
A flock of Pterodactylus reptiles fly above two Styracosaurus dinosaurs during the Cretaceous Period of Alberta, Canada

A Brachiosaurus herd grazing on treetops
A Brachiosaurus herd graze on treetops as a flock of Pterodactylus flying reptiles fly overhead. Brachiosaurus was a herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic Age of North America

Pterodactylus in flight

Pterodactyl kochi

Jurassic dinosaurs, artwork
Jurassic dinosaurs. Artwork of some of the animals that inhabited the Earth during the Jurassic Period (200-146 million years ago). At lower left is Ardeosaurus, an early gecko

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Pterodactylus: Ancient Jurassic Reptiles That Defied Gravity" Step back in time to the era of dinosaurs, where magnificent creatures roamed the Earth. Pterodactylus, a group of small flying dragons or pterodactyls, captivate our imagination with their awe-inspiring existence. These prehistoric marvels were not your typical reptiles; they possessed wings and soared through the skies like birds. Often mistaken for marsupial bats due to their unique features, Pterodactylus stood out among other ancient beings. Fossil evidence has revealed that these extraordinary creatures thrived during the Triassic period in South Germany's crocodile swamps. One can only imagine what it was like to witness these majestic beings gliding effortlessly above us. Their skeletons serve as a reminder of their once-dominant presence on this planet. Delicate pen and ink sketches beautifully capture the essence of these extinct wonders, allowing us to visualize their intricate details. Intriguingly enough, Pterodactylus shares some similarities with modern-day fish and birds. Perhaps nature's way of connecting different species across millennia? The lithographs depicting them alongside sapphire damsels and harlequin sweetlips showcase this fascinating interplay between past and present. As we delve into history's depths, we uncover more about these enigmatic creatures' lives. An engraving from "Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine" sheds light on how they coexisted with other inhabitants of their time. Pondering upon these relics from an ancient world reminds us just how diverse life on Earth truly is - from carnivorous pterosaurs ruling the skies to tiny insects fluttering around flowers. So let us celebrate Pterodactylus – those remarkable aerial conquerors who defied gravity millions of years ago. Through fossils and illustrations alike, we pay homage to their existence and the wonders they brought to our planet.