Diplomystus Fossil Fish – Eocene, Green River Formation, USA
£190.00
1 in stock
A beautifully preserved Diplomystus fossil fish from the world-famous Green River Formation of Wyoming, USA. Displayed within finely textured limestone, this elegant specimen showcases exceptional skeletal detail, with the vertebrae, fin structure and deeply forked tail all standing out clearly against the soft natural matrix.
The warm neutral tones of the surrounding stone give the fossil a refined and highly decorative appearance, allowing the fish itself to remain the clear focal point of the piece. The composition feels clean and balanced, making it equally suited to natural history collections or interior display.
Diplomystus was an extinct freshwater fish that lived during the Eocene Epoch approximately 50 million years ago, inhabiting the ancient subtropical lake systems that once covered parts of Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. Fossils from the Green River Formation are celebrated worldwide for both their preservation quality and scientific importance.
Species: Diplomystus
Age: Eocene Period, approximately 50 million years old
Origin: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA
An elegant and authentic fossil display piece that combines natural history with timeless decorative appeal.
Approximate slab size: 25 cm.
Each fossil is carefully selected for its preservation, balance and overall presentation quality.
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Framed and mounted specimens are ready for display, making them ideal for both collectors and interior spaces.