5.9" Phareodus Fossil Fish - Beautiful Specimen

This is an beautiful, 6" long example of one of the more uncommon fossil fish (Phareodus) found in the Green River Formation. It is very detailed and has a wonderful orangish/brown coloration that contrasts well with the creme colored shale. It's centered on a 8x5 piece of rock that has been backed with wood for stability. There are several repaired cracks in the rock, with some thin gap fills. We can add a wall hanger to the piece at no additional charge upon request.

If you look closely you can see how Phareodus has a mouthful of sharp pointy teeth making is a voracious lake predator. In fact the name Phareodus actually means "to have tooth" Spines from other fish such as Mioplosus and Priscacara have frequently been found preserved in it's stomach.