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An outstanding fossil fish showing excellent 3-dimensional preservation. The size and quality of this specimen are remarkable.
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GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
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A LARGE FOSSIL FISH
GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
From the Eocene (c. 50 million years ago) the 22-inch specimen of Phareodus encastus in its original matrix, mounted in wooden frame.
29¾ x 35¾in.(75.5 x 91 cm) in frame.
GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
From the Eocene (c. 50 million years ago) the 22-inch specimen of Phareodus encastus in its original matrix, mounted in wooden frame.
29¾ x 35¾in.(75.5 x 91 cm) in frame.
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