Fossil Fish Collection

This is a breathtaking mural with seven beautiful prehistoric fish of different species: Diplomystus (2), Knightia (1), and Cockerellites (4). The shale slab is gorgeously textured , predominantly sandy coloured with swirls of reddish brown.

These fish swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA, 50 million years ago. They were discovered in the famous Green River Formation, which is known to produce some of the most spectacular vertebrate fossils. Interestingly, Diplomystus have even been found with small fish (like Knightia, or even smaller Diplomystus!) preserved in their mouths.

It took many hours of painstaking work by a professional fossil preparator to reveal the fine bones of these fossil fish from the stone. Surely, it was worth the effort to bring these ancient fish to life.

GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

• Location: Wyoming, USA
• Age: 50 MYA

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS  

• The slab of stone measures 45 x 26 inches long (114.3 x 66 cm)
  
• Will be securely shipped in a wooden crate. We ship worldwide. Please contact us to receive a shipping estimate.
• Includes a sturdy backing and system to hang slab flush on a wall.
  
• Specimens inset into matrix.

Please note: International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or taxes, which vary by country.

This is a breathtaking mural with five beautiful prehistoric fish of different species: Diplomystus, Knightia (3), and Cockerellites.

These fish swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA, 50 million years ago. They were discovered in the famous Green River Formation, which is known to produce some of the most spectacular vertebrate fossils. Interestingly, Diplomystus have even been found with small fish (like Knightia, or even smaller Diplomystus!) preserved in their mouths.

It took many hours of painstaking work by a professional fossil preparator to reveal the fine bones of these fossil fish from the stone. Surely, it was worth the effort to bring these ancient fish to life!

• Gorgeous fossil specimens of fine detail on textured matrix.
• The slab of stone measures 40 x 26 inches. 
• Includes a sturdy backing and system to hang slab flush on a wall.
• Will be securely shipped in a wooden crate. We ship worldwide. Please contact us to receive a shipping estimate.
• Specimens inset into set stone. Condition report upon request. 

Please note: International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or taxes, which vary by country.

This is a breathtaking mural with three beautiful prehistoric fish of different species: Diplomystus (2) and Phareodus.

These fish swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA, 50 million years ago. They were discovered in the famous Green River Formation, which is known to produce some of the most spectacular vertebrate fossils. Interestingly, Diplomystus have even been found with small fish (like Knightia, or even smaller Diplomystus!) preserved in their mouths.

It took many hours of painstaking work by a professional fossil preparator to reveal the fine bones of these fossil fish from the stone. Surely, it was worth the effort to bring these ancient fish to life!

• Gorgeous fossil specimens of fine detail on textured matrix.
• The slab of stone measures 40 x 30 inches long / 101.6 x 76.2 cm
• Includes a sturdy backing and system to hang slab flush on a wall.
• Will be securely shipped in a wooden crate. We ship worldwide. Please contact us to receive a shipping estimate.
• Specimens inset into matrix. Condition report upon request. 

Please note: International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or taxes, which vary by country.

This is a magnificent fossil fish specimen. Phareodus is a relative of present day Arowana. It is among the rarer species of fish in the Green River Formation. Interestingly, Phareodus fossils have even been found with small fish preserved in their mouths or stomachs.

It swam in ancient Eocene lakes in Wyoming, USA, 50 million years ago. They were discovered in the famous Green River Formation, which is known to produce some of the most spectacular vertebrate fossils in the world.

Hours of painstaking work by a professional fossil preparator was needed to uncover the fine bones of this fossil from the stone.

The slab of stone measures 23 1/4” x 13”. Large fish measures 18 inches long.

Bespoke wall mount and stand included.

Please note: International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or taxes, which vary by country.