Fossil matrix - Aipichthys Major Velifer - 95 mm - 90 mm

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L'aipichthys Velifer is a medium-small fish characterized by a high dorsal fin that rapidly tapers posteriorly and resembles a sail, hence the name Velifer.
This fine specimen comes from the Hakel deposit in Lebanon, from the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 96 million years ago. It has undergone conservation treatment to protect it from pollution, as is standard for museums, and is ready for exhibition.
The size of the fossil: 60x60mm. Size of the slab: 95 x 90 mm.
Please note that most fossils break during excavation; in such cases, they are professionally glued. However, this fossil's matrix is intact, with no breakage, and therefore no glue is used, as seen in the photos. The rear part also contains fossil remains and a small fish.
The shipment is carried out via insured and trackable courier express, carefully packed.

L'aipichthys Velifer is a medium-small fish characterized by a high dorsal fin that rapidly tapers posteriorly and resembles a sail, hence the name Velifer.
This fine specimen comes from the Hakel deposit in Lebanon, from the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 96 million years ago. It has undergone conservation treatment to protect it from pollution, as is standard for museums, and is ready for exhibition.
The size of the fossil: 60x60mm. Size of the slab: 95 x 90 mm.
Please note that most fossils break during excavation; in such cases, they are professionally glued. However, this fossil's matrix is intact, with no breakage, and therefore no glue is used, as seen in the photos. The rear part also contains fossil remains and a small fish.
The shipment is carried out via insured and trackable courier express, carefully packed.

Details

Scientific name
Aipichthys Major Velifer
Country of Origin
Lebanon
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
384 g
Height
95 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
18 mm
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