Illustrated Amphibious Ichthyosaur (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption This illustration shows what a newly discovered amphibious ichthyosaur may have looked like when it was alive some 248 million years ago. Credit Stefano Broccoli/University of Milan Usage Restrictions Provide credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.