Fossil Fish Pair. Knightia sp.. Eocene. Green River Formation. Wyoming, USA. 11.61 x 7.32 x 0.46 inches (2...

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Fossil Fish Pair
Knightia sp.
Eocene
Green River Formation
Wyoming, USA
11.61 x 7.32 x 0.46 inches (29.50 x 18.60 x 1.17 cm)

This smooth-edged rock hosts a beautiful pair of fossil fish. Both of these fossils are large and very well preserved, with excellent definition, and represent the Genus Knightia. With an unusual and attractive blue-gray matrix, the fish out of the renowned Green River Formation measure nearly 6 inches (15 cm) and 6.25 inches (16 cm) in length, respectively. This is a fine "2-for-1" fossil specimen with unique color.

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