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Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5"

Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5"

$1,200.00
Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5"—
$1,200.00

The Story

      This is an incredible, large fossil fish. A spectacular, well preserved
Diplomystus dentatus
       with a wooden backing for wall-mounting. Diplomystus is an extinct relative of modern day herrings. Its upturned mouth was used to feed on surface fish, like the small Knightia preserved beneath the large fish. These prehistoric fish swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA - 50 million years ago, and are now preserved in the world famous Green River Formation. 

  • Dimensions: Slab measures 29.5 x 24 x 1.25 inches. Fish measures 19.5 inches. Weighs 23.6 lbs. / 10.7 kg
  • Beautiful wall-hanging specimen - nature's art!
Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5" - Image 2

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5" - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5" - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Huge Diplomystus from Green River - 19.5" - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

      This is an incredible, large fossil fish. A spectacular, well preserved
Diplomystus dentatus
       with a wooden backing for wall-mounting. Diplomystus is an extinct relative of modern day herrings. Its upturned mouth was used to feed on surface fish, like the small Knightia preserved beneath the large fish. These prehistoric fish swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA - 50 million years ago, and are now preserved in the world famous Green River Formation. 

  • Dimensions: Slab measures 29.5 x 24 x 1.25 inches. Fish measures 19.5 inches. Weighs 23.6 lbs. / 10.7 kg
  • Beautiful wall-hanging specimen - nature's art!