Rare Fossil Ray (Cyclobatis) From Lebanon - 5.6"

This is a 5.6" long fossil ray of the species Cyclobatis major from Hakel, Lebanon. It has gorgeous dark reddish-brown preservation that contrasts well against the lighter colored matrix. The rays are some of the rarer types of fish in this famous Lebonese lagerstätten.

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.