Huge Diplomystus Fish Plate

Close up of superb preservation

Tail and vertebrae in great detail

Huge Diplomystus Fish

Product description

An absolutely superb specimen of the fossil fish, Diplomystus dentatus, discovered in the Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA.
The fossil dates from the Eocene, and is 50 million years old.
 
50 million years ag a lake existed in what is now Wyoming, with a size of around 930 square miles. The unusual chemistry of the lake prevented decay and the scavenging of the dead organisms, while thin layers of alternating limestone and organic matter slowly accumulated. The resulting limestone beds contain the highest concentration of fossilised fish in the world.
 
Diplomystus ate other fish, normally the extremely common Knightia, and was a surface feeder as can be seen from its upturned mouth.
 
Green River Fish of this size and quality are rare.
 
It will make a fantastic display item for home or office.
If required we can frame the piece for better display. Please enquire.
 
The fish is displayed in the centre of the limestone plate.
 
Plate size:    50cms x 40cms
Fish:            41cms (16 inches) long