Fish - Fossil skeleton - Lycoptera - 9 cm - 8.5 cm (No reserve price)

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Conserved Lycoptera fish fossil from the Early Cretaceous (Approx. 145–100.5 million years ago), prepared and mounted with a 9 cm × 8.5 cm × 0.6 cm specimen in a light calcite matrix for display.

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Lycoptera fossil – Lower Cretaceous

Authentic Lycoptera fossil for sale, a small freshwater bony fish that lived approximately 120 million years ago. The specimen shows good preservation of the skeleton, with a continuous vertebral column, well-defined fins, and a slender body profile typical of the genus.

The fossil is set in a light-colored calcareous matrix, well contrasted, and is presented on an ideal display support for collections or educational showcases.

Natural piece
Not rebuilt
Excellent collectible value

Lycoptera fossil – Lower Cretaceous

Authentic Lycoptera fossil for sale, a small freshwater bony fish that lived approximately 120 million years ago. The specimen shows good preservation of the skeleton, with a continuous vertebral column, well-defined fins, and a slender body profile typical of the genus.

The fossil is set in a light-colored calcareous matrix, well contrasted, and is presented on an ideal display support for collections or educational showcases.

Natural piece
Not rebuilt
Excellent collectible value

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Fish
Scientific name
Lycoptera
Country of Origin
China
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Manipulated
Treatment
Conserved
Height
9 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
0.6 cm
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