Fossil Fish. Diplomystus dentatus . Eocene. Green River Formation. Wyoming, USA. ...

Description

Fossil Fish
Diplomystus dentatus
Eocene
Green River Formation
Wyoming, USA

Out of the renowned Green River Formation Lagerstätte, this fossil fish specimen consists of a single Diplomystus that has been expertly prepared and restored. The actual fossil fish similar to a modern herring measures 6.5 inches (16.5 cm), from tip to tail. The fossil dates to the Eocene, some 40 to 50 million years ago, and exhibits nice preservation with rich color in contrast to a mottled stark matrix.
Overall Measurements: 10.04 x 7.95 x 0.59 inches (25.50 x 20.20 x 1.50 cm)

Donated by Lindgren Fossils

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