Polished matrix with Phareodus

A mouthful of razor sharp teeth

Fantastic body definition and colour

Phareodus

Product description

A large museum quality Phareodus encaustus fossil fish from the Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. It dates from the Eocene, 50 million years ago.
The body definition on this fish is amazing, and the teeth are spectacular.
 
It was a predator of smaller fish, such as Knightia, and during the Eocene Period the Green River Formation was the bed of a sub tropical sea.
It has numerous needle sharp teeth as can be seen in the photograph, and its name signifies "to have tooth". It was a powerful swimmer, and well able to catch its prey.
 
Green River fish of this quality are very difficult to obtain. We seldom use the term museum quality, but this piece is just that. 
It would make a wonderful framed artwork, or could be incorporated into a piece of furniture as a table top.
The matrix has been polished to a high lustre to enhance the fossil within.
We can meet your requirements regarding display.
This is one fish you should not let get away. 
 
 
Plate Size:   52cms x 43cms
Fish Size:     33cms long