Fossil matrix - Pharmacichthys Venenifer - 79 mm - 79 mm (No reserve price)

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Scientific name Pharmacichthys Venenifer, specimen natural fossil from Hakel, Lebanon, dating to Upper Cretaceous (100.5–66 million years), conservationally treated to protect it from pollution, condition natural.

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The Pharmacichthys Venenifer is a small fish with a broadly oval outline, compressed laterally. Its head is deep, with a slightly pointed snout. At the highest point of the body, there is a long spine; the pelvic and pectoral fins are small.
Remarks: Probably a freshwater fish. The name suggests a poisonous fish, referring to the first ray of the dorsal fin. The poisonous nature is not proven.
This beautiful intact natural fossil comes from the Hakel deposit in Lebanon (Upper Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago). The specimen measures 54x40mm. It has undergone conservation treatment to protect it from pollution, as is commonly done for museums.
The shipment is made via insured and trackable express courier.

The Pharmacichthys Venenifer is a small fish with a broadly oval outline, compressed laterally. Its head is deep, with a slightly pointed snout. At the highest point of the body, there is a long spine; the pelvic and pectoral fins are small.
Remarks: Probably a freshwater fish. The name suggests a poisonous fish, referring to the first ray of the dorsal fin. The poisonous nature is not proven.
This beautiful intact natural fossil comes from the Hakel deposit in Lebanon (Upper Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago). The specimen measures 54x40mm. It has undergone conservation treatment to protect it from pollution, as is commonly done for museums.
The shipment is made via insured and trackable express courier.

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Scientific name
Pharmacichthys Venenifer
Country of Origin
Lebanon
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
238 g
Height
79 mm
Width
79 mm
Depth
15 mm
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Objects sold
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