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• Fossil Type: Fish - Priscacara liops (Cockerellites)
• Age: Eocene, ∼52 Million Years, Ypresian
• Formation: Green River Formation, Fossil Lake, 18-inch layer
• Location Found: Kemmerer / Fossil Lake, Wyoming
• Plate Size: 10\" x 10\" x 0.75\"
• Fish Size: 5.5\" long
• Preservation: Natural, un-restored, prepared with outline, some matrix repair
• Condition: Excellent - complete fish, detailed scales and fins
Description
Stunning 5.5\" Priscacara Fossil Fish on Large 10\" Matrix - Green River Formation, WyomingOffered is an authentic Eocene fossil fish from the famous Green River Formation of Wyoming. This is a Priscacara liops (now often called Cockerellites liops), a type of extinct temperate bass that lived ∼52 million years ago in Fossil Lake.This specimen features:
• Complete 5.50 inch fish with beautiful dark preservation against light limestone
• Fully intact dorsal spines, anal and caudal fins - the classic \"sunfish\" profile collectors love
• Large square 10 inch display plate, 3/4 inch thick, stable with natural edge
• Front and back shown - back shows natural layering (Photo 4), not a composite or cast
• No paint or enhancement - 100% authentic fossilSourced from an old collection. Perfect for display, office, or classroom.Please see all 4 photos for condition. Ruler for scale only.
Ships from New Jersey, carefully wrapped and double-boxed. USPS Priority included.I am not a paleontologist - identification is based on formation and appearance. Sold as-is.
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