Lot 834
50 Million Year Old Relative of the Modern Bass. Some of the most beautiful and desirable fish fossils come from the Green River area of Wyoming. Fifty million years ago there were several freshwater lakes in this area, and over a period of several million years, the lakes dried up leaving behind some magnificent fish fossils. Most of the fish from Green River are only 2 to 3 inches long but occasionally larger specimens such as this 9½" long by 5" wide relative of the modern bass named Priscacara are found and beautifully prepared. This virtually complete specimen has been carefully airbrushed to reveal even the tiniest details such as delicate fins, individual scales, many small teeth, and ten large sharp spines, the largest being over 1½" long. These distinctive spines were an excellent defense against being swallowed up by larger predators. This beautiful chocolate brown fish is on a 14"x10" cream-colored limestone slab. As an extra bonus, there is a second fish, a 3" Knightia--one of Priscacara's favorite dietary delights. Add $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,250.
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