Mudfish - Fossilised animal - Cyclurus (Amia)
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Original Cyclurus (Amia) Schlammfisch fossil from Grube Messel near Darmstadt, Paleogene/Eocene about 47 million years old, restored, with detailed body contours and preserved soft tissues.
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This fossil is an exceptionally well-preserved mudfish (genus Cyclurus, formerly Amia) from the famous Messel Pit (Hesse, Germany).
Eocene - 47 million years old
the site is UNESCO World Heritage Site !!
With this fossil, not only the skeletal elements and the scales, but also the body contours are clearly visible.
The special feature of this site lies in the perfect preservation of soft tissues such as fur, feathers, stomach contents and outlines. Since the wet oil shale tears and crumbles as it dries, the finds have been permanently secured since the 1960s by a special resin method.
Plate ca.: 26,5 x 12 x 0,8 cm +/-
Fisch ca. 20 x 7,5 cm
Shipping with tracking and insurance.
This fossil is an exceptionally well-preserved mudfish (genus Cyclurus, formerly Amia) from the famous Messel Pit (Hesse, Germany).
Eocene - 47 million years old
the site is UNESCO World Heritage Site !!
With this fossil, not only the skeletal elements and the scales, but also the body contours are clearly visible.
The special feature of this site lies in the perfect preservation of soft tissues such as fur, feathers, stomach contents and outlines. Since the wet oil shale tears and crumbles as it dries, the finds have been permanently secured since the 1960s by a special resin method.
Plate ca.: 26,5 x 12 x 0,8 cm +/-
Fisch ca. 20 x 7,5 cm
Shipping with tracking and insurance.
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Mudfish
Scientific name
Cyclurus (Amia)
Country of origin
Messel Pit near Darmstadt (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Geological period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Restored
Authenticity
Original/official
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