Fossilised animal - Carassius (with scales on its back) - 30 cm

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Scientific name Carassius (with scales on its back); Specimen: crucian carp with scales on its back; Geological period: Cretaceous; Condition: Natural; Packaging: mounted.

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Crucian carp (with scales on its back)

This fossil reveals the remains of an ancient fish, which, based on its distinctly round scales and other anatomical features, likely belongs to an ancient species of the Carassius family. The tightly packed, round scales are typical of crucian carp.

Size: 20cm

Origin: Liaoning Province, China

Era: Cretaceous

Packaging: Mounted

Crucian carp (with scales on its back)

This fossil reveals the remains of an ancient fish, which, based on its distinctly round scales and other anatomical features, likely belongs to an ancient species of the Carassius family. The tightly packed, round scales are typical of crucian carp.

Size: 20cm

Origin: Liaoning Province, China

Era: Cretaceous

Packaging: Mounted

Details

Scientific name
Carassius (with scales on its back)
Country of Origin
China
Geological Period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
30 cm
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