First record of an erymid lobster (Crustacea, Decapoda) from the upper Bajocian of Northwest Bulgaria

Fossil chela of an erymid lobster from a single locality the upper Bajocian in Western Fore-Balkan Mts (NW Bulgaria) was studied. Two segments thoracic appendages, probably belonging to one individual, were described: 1) P1 propodus with partially preserved pollex and dactylus; 2) carpus merus attached. These elements first pair pereiopods identified as Eryma compressum (Eudes-Deslongchamps, 1842). is well-known taxon numerous Jurassic localities Europe but has not been recorded Bulgaria date. Therefore, albeit being isolated finding only few elements, Bulgarian example contributes overall record European faunas Middle Jurassic, especially Eastern Europe, where erymids have reported.