Fossil fish - Fossil skeleton - Prionolepis cataphractus - 200 mm - 104 mm (No reserve price)

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Prionolepis cataphractus is a fossil fish from the Upper Cretaceous (100.5–66 Ma) that has been conserved, with natural condition, from Lebanon (Hagil, Byblos), mounted on a 200 × 104 mm matrix and weighing 728 g with a depth of 16 mm.

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Beautifully prepared fish (Prionolepis cataphractus) from the well-known limestone deposits of the Cenomani period near Hagil, Byblos in Lebanon.

The fish measures 17.2 cm. It has been treated with a preservative that slightly enhances the fossil. The matrix measures 200 x 104 mm. The matrix was broken into four parts when found and skillfully reassembled. A beautiful display fossil.

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Beautifully prepared fish (Prionolepis cataphractus) from the well-known limestone deposits of the Cenomani period near Hagil, Byblos in Lebanon.

The fish measures 17.2 cm. It has been treated with a preservative that slightly enhances the fossil. The matrix measures 200 x 104 mm. The matrix was broken into four parts when found and skillfully reassembled. A beautiful display fossil.

Sent registered and insured.

With matching info card.

No reserve price

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Fossil fish
Scientific name
Prionolepis cataphractus
Country of Origin
Lebanon
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
728 g
Height
200 mm
Width
104 mm
Depth
16 mm
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