Herring-like Fossil Fish on original matrix - mounted on custom stand - Fossilised animal - Knightia eocaena - 13.7 cm - 7.7 cm (No Reserve Price)

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Knightia eocaena, a natural specimen of a herring-like fossil fish from the Paleogene period, preserved on its original matrix and mounted on a custom stand from Wyoming, USA.

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Extinct genus of freshwater clupeomorph fish from the renowned Green River Formation in Wyoming, USA. This slab features a well-defined and beautifully exposed specimen, preserving fine skeletal details, fin rays and body contours with excellent clarity. The light matrix provides strong contrast, allowing the fossil to stand out prominently.

A large and visually striking example, ideal for collectors seeking a classic North American fossil fish with strong display presence.


Seller's Story

Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.

Extinct genus of freshwater clupeomorph fish from the renowned Green River Formation in Wyoming, USA. This slab features a well-defined and beautifully exposed specimen, preserving fine skeletal details, fin rays and body contours with excellent clarity. The light matrix provides strong contrast, allowing the fossil to stand out prominently.

A large and visually striking example, ideal for collectors seeking a classic North American fossil fish with strong display presence.


Seller's Story

Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.

Details

Specimen
Herring-like Fossil Fish on original matrix - mounted on custom stand
Scientific name
Knightia eocaena
Country of Origin
Wyoming - USA
Geological Period
Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
235 g
Height
13.7 cm
Width
7.7 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
ItalyVerified
10685
Objects sold
99.51%
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