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Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland
Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland

Gyropthychius agassizi - Fish Fossil from Scotland

$6,800.00 USD

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This is an absolutely beautiful Gyropthychius Agassizi fish fossil, preserved on a large slab of fine-grained limestone. this specimen’s completeness is particularly noteworthy, as comparable pieces of similar quality from the Scottish locality are rare. Fossils of this caliber enable significant reconstruction of ancient anatomy and behavior, contributing to the advancement of paleontology. Its outstanding display quality makes it a striking centerpiece for a prestigious private collection or a scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual impact.

 

TAXONOMY 

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Sarcopterygii
  • Order: Osteolepiformes
  • Family: Rhizodontidae
  • Genus: Gyroptychius
  • Species: G. Agassizi


GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

  • Location: Orkney, Scotland
  • Age: Devonian, 380 million years old 


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

  • Specimen Dimensions: 12 3/4” (32.4 cm)
  • Matrix Dimensions: 24” x 14 3/4” (60.9 cm x 37.4 cm)
  • Measurements on display: 24" x 15.5" x 8" (60.9 x 39.3 x 20.3 cm)

 

Includes bespoke metal stand