Lot 916
Scarce Bottom Feeding Sand Fish From Green River Formation. Notogoneus osculus was rarely found 50 million year old bottom feeding sand fish from the famous Green River Formation Wyoming. This complete specimen is quite large being 15.5 inches long backed on a 21 x 19.5 inch limestone matrix. Notogoneus had a down turned mouth and fed on small animals crawling on or buried in the sandy lake bottom such as crabs, worms etc. The body is a chocolate brown color with a 3 inch long black skull nicely detailed against the cream colored sandstone matrix.There is outstanding body and fin detail that the 18 inch layer near Kemmerer, Wyoming is famous for 50 million years ago this area was much different than it is today being subtropical to moderate with these fish being beautifully fossilized when the large fresh water lakes evaporated when the conditions became much more arid. This impressive and scarce fish has been backed and is ready for hanging if so desired.
Add $75.00 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
|
| |
| Unsold |
