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Eocene Fossil Fish in Matrix – Genuine Prehistoric Fish Remains from USA – With Certificate of Authenticity

Name: Eocene Fossil Fish in Matrix – Genuine Prehistoric Fish Remains from USA – With Certificate of Authenticity
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: FP9893
Availability: InStock

£30.00

Prehistoric Fish are early fish that are known only from fossil records. They are the earliest known vertebrates, and include the fish that lived through the Cambrian to the Quaternary Periods. The study of prehistoric fish is called paleoichthyology. Fish have played, and continue to play, a vital role throughout the seas & waterways of our planet, providing larger sea, land & sky creatures an abundant food source for their survival. Fish fossils are extremely common and as several species of fish were schooling fish it is not uncommon for fossil fish to still be preserved in their shoals, with some specimens even being preserved on top of each other.
These fish are genuine fossils, however, it is usually only the skeletal section of the fish that is left when they are found in the matrix due to the rest decomposing over time. These skeletal remains can be slightly incomplete or not overly recognisable as to the what way the fish is laying etc. so the preparers will paint the piece with a brown stain to give a protective layer, and to help highlight the correct position of the fish, and it is not uncommon for them to paint where the fins etc would have been so to portray what the actual fish would have looked like.

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Specimen: Fish in Matrix
Age: Eocene
Location: USA
Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 74 x 58 x 5mm (2.91 x 2.28 x 0.2 inches)

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

(Actual as seen)

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SKU: FP9893 Category: American Fish

Description

This listing features a genuine fossilised fish preserved in matrix, originating from the Eocene Epoch, which dates back approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago. This specimen was discovered in the United States and offers a fascinating look into the ancient aquatic life of the Eocene period.

Prehistoric fish are among the earliest vertebrates known from the fossil record and span a wide range of time periods, from the Cambrian to the Quaternary. They played a critical role in early vertebrate evolution and filled vital ecological niches in Earth’s ancient waters. The study of such fish is known as paleoichthyology.

Many prehistoric fish, including this specimen, were schooling fish, often preserved in groups or layered on top of each other within the sediment. These fossils are frequently found with the skeletal remains as the primary surviving feature, as soft tissues decomposed long ago. To enhance preservation and visual clarity, preparators may apply a protective brown stain to the fossil. This also helps to highlight features such as bone outlines and fin positioning, sometimes painted to suggest the full appearance of the fish.

This fossil is perfect for fossil collectors, educational displays, or those intrigued by Earth’s natural history. It serves as a tangible connection to a world long past and a species that contributed to the foundation of modern aquatic ecosystems.

Item Details:

Specimen: Fish in Matrix
Age: Eocene Epoch (56 to 33.9 million years ago)
Location: USA
Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. See photo for full sizing.
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. Every fossil is individually hand-selected and professionally photographed to ensure accuracy.

Please Note:

Some fossils may be gently propped up for photography.
Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen display.
Measurements are made as accurately as possible, though irregular shapes may introduce slight variation.
Once sold, the listing is updated with a new specimen and new photos.
We suggest saving or screenshotting the image of your purchased item for future reference.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Additional information

Weight	10 g
Era	Eocene
Origin	USA

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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Eocene Fossil Fish in Matrix – Genuine Prehistoric Fish Remains from USA – With Certificate of Authenticity

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