Fossil Fish Vertebrae From Morocco
These are fossil fish vertebrae from the massive phosphate deposits in the Oulad Abdoun Basin of Morocco. These vertebrae maybe Cretaceous to Eocene in age depending on what layer they were collected from. There is likely many species of fish present but many of them are likely from Enchodus.
The average about .5" wide but vary between about .4 and .7" wide. The photos are representative of the vertebrae you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. Quantity discounts are available.
The average about .5" wide but vary between about .4 and .7" wide. The photos are representative of the vertebrae you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. Quantity discounts are available.
It comes from the massive phosphate deposits in the Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco. These deposits are mined for phosphate, one of Morocco's biggest exports. The fossils are collected as a byproduct of the mining operations, saving them from certain destruction by the rock crusher.
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100+ Pieces
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FOSSIL TYPE
Fossil Fish Vertebra
SPECIES
Various
AGE
Cretaceous or Eocene
LOCATION
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco
SIZE
Average 1/2" wide
PRODUCT ID
P-950