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Fossil Fish, Rays and SharksPaleoSearch offers a selection of rare Fossil Fish for your consideration. Please stop back often for your best chance of reserving new arrivals. |
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Large fish skull (profile) and post cranial bones from an extinct predatory fish , on matrix, 40 1/2” wide and 24 1/2” tall. Skull measures 34” long and 19” tall. Lower jaw measures 12 1/2” long. Approximate weight is 45 pounds. Estimated length of entire fish would have been approximately twelve (12) feet.
Skull is three-dimensional and has substantial depth and relief (lots of peaks, valleys, and ridges). There are a total of thirty-six (36) teeth of various sizes (most are in EXCELLENT condition), plus fourteen (14) cervical and dorsal vertebrae with ribs.
The largest tooth is 1 3/4” long. The cranial crest is present and articulated. All skeletal elements exhibit superb texture and detail. Trauma (disarticulated vertebrae and ribs) in the posterior area of the skull indicates that sharks and other scavengers most likely ate the body of the fish.
This is an exciting and striking display fossil of the largest fish species (except sharks) that ever roamed the prehistoric Cretaceous seaway! Specimen has mounting hardware installed on the back side and is 100% ready for a wall mount. Spectacular exhibit or decorator fossil!
Price upon request – Please call 785-650-4854 for additional details.
Stock #4217
Price Upon Request
Please call 785-650-4854 for additional information
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Large and exotic "Needle fish", with its last meal preserved in the stomach area. Skeleton measures 29" long and tummy fish measures 4 1/4" long. Matrix is 25" x 12 1/2". The mis-alignment of the needle beak is the result of a micro-fault in the matrix. The skeletal completeness and articulation of the tummy fish indicates that it was swallowed right before the needle fish's death and was most likely the cause of the large fish's death. Apparently it was too large to digest, or the smaller fish fatally damaged some of its internal organs. Specimen has EXCELLENT detail and tells the story of life and death in the Cretaceous ocean.
Stock #4097
$3,550.00
SPECIAL SALE PRICE $2,840 (20% OFF)
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Very large fossil fish in association with a smaller exotic species. Diplomystus measures 16" long and Priscacara is 4 1/2" long. Matrix measures 28" wide, 22" tall, and 1/2" thick. Both skeletons have excellent detail and are 100% articulated. Wonderful association of two species of strikingly different fresh water fish. Suitable for framing!
Stock #4054
$1,695.00
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Monster-sized cranial elements, including the premaxillary and partial maxillary with teeth, from a very large Xiphactinus, the largest bony fish to roam the ancient seas. Complete specimen measures 9" x 6". Premaxillary is 4 1/2" long and premax tooth is 1 3/4" long, with very distinct wear pattern. Two teeth are in maxillary. All bones are embedded in their original chalk matrix, as discovered. Excellent detail!
Stock #4073
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Fossil eel in EXCELLENT CONDITION! Eel measures 6 1/2" long, on matrix, 6" x 4". Specimen has superior detail, with hundreds of small and delicate ribs that are extremely well preserved! Small fish skeleton is also on matrix slab. Wonderful display fossil!
Stock #3890
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Occipital spine from a primitive freshwater shark, 3 1/4" long, on matrix, 5" x 3". Xenacanthus grew to lengths of up to 3 feet and was characterized by this unusual spine, which protruded from the back of its head. Spine is 100% complete, with very good detail. Some repairs, but no restoration. Wonderful representation of the species! A "must" for the fossil shark collector!
Stock #3952
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Large natural matrix slab with mass mortality of fossil fish, 30 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 3/4" thick. Largest Diplomystus measures 6" long. The slab is very colorful, with sculpted edges. It contains six (6) Diplomystus and five (5) Knightia. All are in excellent condition with great preservation and detail! Super decorator or exhibit specimen!
Stock #4051
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Large garfish body section, 11" x 7", with over 150 large, diamond-shaped scales. Scales are extremely well preserved, with a metallic-like finish. One body rib is present under the scales. This body section is from a fish that was at least six (6) feet long. It may have been first in line on the menu for a fish-eating dino!
Stock #4088
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Massive drum fish skull, 12" long, 11" across. Complete eye orbit present, measuring1 1/4" across opening. Partial skull is fully inflated and lifelike with well-defined features and texture. Many flat crusher teeth are visible on the underside of palate area. This super rare skull is from a fish that was approximately 8-ft. long. It served as food for the gigantic Spinosaurus dinosaur. Very prehistoric looking!
Stock #4078
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Complete pipe fish, 6 1/4" long, on matrix, 7 1/2" x 4 1/2". Fish has very good detail on the scales and skull. No repair or restoration. Excellent representation of the species!
Stock #3701
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Primitive jawless fish, 2 1/4” long, on matrix, 6” x 6”, in excellent condition! One repair – great value on this very rare genus!
Stock #3791
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Complete lobe-finned fish skeleton, 6 1/2" long, on matrix, 10" x 5". This is a very impressive "classic" fossil! One matrix repair; GREAT detail on body and fins. Wonderful representation of the species!
Stock #3934
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