Lot 847
Grouping of Three Different Species of 50 Million Year Old Fish. This superb grouping of nine fossil fish comes from the world-renowned Green River Formation of Wyoming. 50-53 million years ago some catastrophe occurred that quickly buried these fish in the muddy bottom of a large freshwater lake where they still look like they are swimming on the limestone matrix. This remarkable fossil contains two different species of predatory fish, along with seven smaller fish that were their prey. The largest fish is a 9" long Diplomystus dentatus and the second largest is a 7¾" long Priscara dentatus, an ancient relative of the modern day Bass. Both of these large fish appear to be chasing the 3-3½" long Knightias, of which there are seven, scattered around the 33" long by 18" wide limestone matrix. These magnificent fossils have been carefully airbrushed to reveal even the most minute details such as delicate fin bones, scales, skull bones, and even the tiny sharp teeth of Diplomystus. This fossil grouping would be the highlight of most fossil fish collections and could easily be prepared for hanging in a frame. Add $100 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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