
Erin Maxwell
Dr. Erin Maxwell is a paleontologist at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, recognized for her research on marine reptiles and fossil analysis. She co-authored the study that identified Xiphodracon goldencapensis, providing insights into the life and death of this unique ichthyosaur species.
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Dr. Erin Maxwell is an expert in Early Jurassic marine vertebrates who expressed that the sale of the fossils was a loss to the UK.
One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’ | FossilsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-08
Dr Erin Maxwell is a study co-author from the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart.
Fossil found on UK coast is unique 'sword dragon' speciesBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-10-10








