Fossil Fish Mass Mortality Mural. Phareodus testis, Knightia eocaena & Diplomystus dentatus. Eocene, Fossil Butte Memb...

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Fossil Fish Mass Mortality Mural
Phareodus testis, Knightia eocaena & Diplomystus dentatus
Eocene, Fossil Butte Member
Green River Formation
Wyoming, USA

This outstanding fossil fish mural presents a beautifully preserved mass mortality assemblage featuring three of the most iconic species from Wyoming's celebrated Green River Formation: Phareodus testis, Knightia eocaena, and Diplomystus dentatus. Numerous individual specimens are arranged in a naturally balanced and aesthetically harmonious composition, evoking the tranquil motion of a prehistoric lake scene frozen in time. Each fossil exhibits exceptional preservation and articulation, capturing delicate skeletal and fin details with extraordinary clarity. This plate originates from the Gastropod Layer, a rare shoreline sedimentation within the formation that seldom yields specimens of such completeness or visual appeal. Its quality and balance rank it among the finest examples ever recovered from this stratum. Elegantly framed in exotic wenge wood and fitted with a cleat system for secure and effortless wall display, this mural measures 77 x 35 inches (195 x 89 cm). It represents both a scientific treasure and a work of natural artistry, uniting geological history with refined visual impact-an exceptional statement piece for any distinguished collection.
Overall Measurements: 77.00 x 35.00 x 3.25 inches (195.58 x 88.90 x 8.25 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector

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