The Story
This 50 million year old fossil fish (Mioplosus labracoides) comes from the famous "laggerstatten" in Wyoming, USA - the Green River Formation. This member of the perch family was a voracious predator and has been found with other fish lodged in its mouth. It can be identified by its double dorsal fins and large fan-shaped tail. The smaller fish is a Diplomystus.
One of the rarer fish species from this locality.Â
Dimensions: Mioplosus specimen measures 14.5 inches. The matrix measures 28 x 16 x 1.25 inches.
A beautiful wall-hanging piece of natural art!
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
This 50 million year old fossil fish (Mioplosus labracoides) comes from the famous "laggerstatten" in Wyoming, USA - the Green River Formation. This member of the perch family was a voracious predator and has been found with other fish lodged in its mouth. It can be identified by its double dorsal fins and large fan-shaped tail. The smaller fish is a Diplomystus.
One of the rarer fish species from this locality.Â
Dimensions: Mioplosus specimen measures 14.5 inches. The matrix measures 28 x 16 x 1.25 inches.
A beautiful wall-hanging piece of natural art!
