Dear Charlie,
the vertebra might be from another member of the Scombridae family,
especially the smaller ones, like Auxis rochei or Euthynus aleteratus.
These two species migrate as far North as Norway.
all the best
Dimitra Mylona
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From: C Stokes <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 7:43 PM
Subject: Fishing for ideas...
> excuse the pun, but does anyone have any idea what a vertebra that looks
> like mackerel/scad, but despite my best efforts, won't turn into either
> could be? Its from a Viking Age site in the North of Scotland,
>
> cheers
>
> charlie stokes
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