Fish - Fossilised articulated skeleton - Rhinobatos hakelensis - 26 cm - 30 cm

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Original fossil fish Rhinobatos hakelensis from Lebanon, dating to the Upper Cretaceous about 100 million years ago, a natural specimen on a plate approximately 30 × 26 cm (thickness 3 cm) weighing 2.6 kg.

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Large fossil ray (approx. 26 cm) from Haqel, Lebanon, Upper Cretaceous, around 100 million years old. Its diamond-shaped disc, fin rays, spine and tail are finely preserved in warm orange-brown tones, with a small fish on the same plate. Plate approx. 30 × 26 cm.

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Seller's Story

Stone & Sea Collection specializes in authentic Lebanese fossils, with a particular focus on fossil fish from the renowned deposits of the Byblos region. Dating back approximately 100 million years to the Cretaceous period, these remarkable specimens originate from a time when present-day Lebanon was covered by the ancient Tethys Sea. Each fossil is carefully selected for its authenticity, preservation, aesthetic quality and collectible interest. Every specimen is unique and represents an extraordinary fragment of natural history. Our ambition is to bring the exceptional paleontological heritage of Lebanon to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Stone & Sea Collection — Lebanese fossils, selected for collector
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Large fossil ray (approx. 26 cm) from Haqel, Lebanon, Upper Cretaceous, around 100 million years old. Its diamond-shaped disc, fin rays, spine and tail are finely preserved in warm orange-brown tones, with a small fish on the same plate. Plate approx. 30 × 26 cm.

Carefully packed for shipping.

Seller's Story

Stone & Sea Collection specializes in authentic Lebanese fossils, with a particular focus on fossil fish from the renowned deposits of the Byblos region. Dating back approximately 100 million years to the Cretaceous period, these remarkable specimens originate from a time when present-day Lebanon was covered by the ancient Tethys Sea. Each fossil is carefully selected for its authenticity, preservation, aesthetic quality and collectible interest. Every specimen is unique and represents an extraordinary fragment of natural history. Our ambition is to bring the exceptional paleontological heritage of Lebanon to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Stone & Sea Collection — Lebanese fossils, selected for collector
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Details

Specimen
Fish
Scientific name
Rhinobatos hakelensis
Country of origin
Lebanon
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
2600 g
Height
26 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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