Large Fossil Fish Plate (Three Species) - Wall Mounted

There are 3 nicely detailed fossils contained on this plate. They consist of a 9.5" long Phareodus testis, a 7.5" long Mioplosus labracoides, and a 7.25" Diplomystus dentatus.

The piece is a composite of slabs from the Eocene aged, Green River Formation of Wyoming. All of the fish are authentic fossils and they have been pieced together and joined to create a beautiful showpiece. The piece is approximately 24" wide and 23.5" tall and it has been backed with wood to strengthen the stone and is roughly 2" thick. If you would like us to mount a hanging bracket on the back please let us know.

Both Mioplosus and Phareodus are two of the more uncommon fossil fish found in the Green River Formation. 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. 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.