Elegant 1.7" Apichthys Fossil Fish - Lebanon

This is a nicely detailed 1.7", Apichthys minor fossil fish from the Upper Cretaceous deposits of Lebanon.

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.