190-million-year-old sea dragon with a sword for a nose discovered on the Jurassic Coast

A new ichthyosaur species, Xiphodracon goldencapensis, was discovered on England’s Jurassic Coast. This nearly complete fossil, dating to the Early Jurassic, reveals a medium-sized marine reptile with a distinctive sword-like snout and evidence of past trauma. The find highlights the UK’s paleontological significance and the ongoing discoveries from this rich fossil site.