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Double Scombroclupea Fossil Fish Plate
These are two fossil fish of the genus Scombroclupea from the Upper Cretaceous quarries near Byblos, Lebanon. It's been compressed but exhibits great detail including preserved bone structure and fins. It's orange preservation contrasts with the light colored limestone and it comes with an acrylic display stand.
The Upper Cretaceous, Lebonese lagerstätten yields some of the most exquisitely preserved fossil fish in the world. Over 80 genre are currently described, with many more still awaiting description. These beautiful fossils have been quarried near Byblos, Lebanon for well over a century and include sharks, rays, shrimp, ray-finned fishes and more.
The Upper Cretaceous, Lebonese lagerstätten yields some of the most exquisitely preserved fossil fish in the world. Over 80 genre are currently described, with many more still awaiting description. These beautiful fossils have been quarried near Byblos, Lebanon for well over a century and include sharks, rays, shrimp, ray-finned fishes and more.
SPECIES
Scombroclupea (Kner, 1863)
LOCATION
Haqil, Byblos, Lebanon
FORMATION
Sannine Formation
SIZE
4" & 2.7" if outstetched
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#9951
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