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RARE: 4.5" Diplomystus Fossil Fish – Green River Formation, Eocene – Wyoming, USA
RARE: 4.5" Diplomystus Fossil Fish – Green River Formation, Eocene – Wyoming, USA - Image 2
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RARE: 4.5″ Diplomystus Fossil Fish – Green River Formation, Eocene – Wyoming, USA

£24.00

This is a beautifully preserved 4.5″ Diplomystus fossil fish, discovered in the world-famous Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. Dating back to the Eocene epoch (~52 million years ago), this fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric freshwater ecosystems of ancient North America.

Species: Diplomystus dentatus

Age: Eocene (~52 million years old)

Location: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA

Size: 4.5 inches (see scale in photos)

Key Features:

Exceptional natural fossilization with fine bone details

Clear preservation of scales, fins, and skeletal structure

From the renowned Green River Formation – famous for high-quality fossil fish

A must-have for collectors, museums, and educational displays

From the Alice Purnell Collection – one of the world’s largest ammonite collections

100% genuine fossil with no restoration

Scientific & Collectible Value:

Diplomystus dentatus is an extinct predatory fish species that lived in ancient freshwater lakes of the Eocene epoch. These fish had a distinct upturned mouth, allowing them to prey on smaller fish species, such as Knightia. The fine-grained limestone of the Green River Formation ensured extraordinary preservation, making these fossils among the most sought-after in the world.

What You Receive:

  • The exact fossil shown in the photos
  • A Certificate of Authenticity verifying its legitimacy
  • Secure, protective packaging for safe worldwide shipping

Why Buy From Us?

We specialize in high-quality, genuine fossils, carefully selected for scientific significance, rarity, and beauty. Every specimen is ethically sourced and professionally prepared, ensuring premium quality for collectors, museums, and enthusiasts.

An Incredible Gift for Fossil Collectors & Enthusiasts!

This stunning fossil fish makes an outstanding addition to any fossil collection, a beautiful display piece, or an educational artifact for paleontology lovers.

One-of-a-Kind Specimen – Don’t Miss Out!

Once sold, this fossil cannot be replaced!

Buy Now – Fast & Secure Shipping Worldwide!

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Description

This is a beautifully preserved 4.5″ Diplomystus fossil fish, discovered in the world-famous Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. Dating back to the Eocene epoch (~52 million years ago), this fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric freshwater ecosystems of ancient North America.

Species: Diplomystus dentatus

Age: Eocene (~52 million years old)

Location: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA

Size: 4.5 inches (see scale in photos)

Key Features:

Exceptional natural fossilization with fine bone details

Clear preservation of scales, fins, and skeletal structure

From the renowned Green River Formation – famous for high-quality fossil fish

A must-have for collectors, museums, and educational displays

From the Alice Purnell Collection – one of the world’s largest ammonite collections

100% genuine fossil with no restoration

Scientific & Collectible Value:

Diplomystus dentatus is an extinct predatory fish species that lived in ancient freshwater lakes of the Eocene epoch. These fish had a distinct upturned mouth, allowing them to prey on smaller fish species, such as Knightia. The fine-grained limestone of the Green River Formation ensured extraordinary preservation, making these fossils among the most sought-after in the world.

What You Receive:

  • The exact fossil shown in the photos
  • A Certificate of Authenticity verifying its legitimacy
  • Secure, protective packaging for safe worldwide shipping

Why Buy From Us?

We specialize in high-quality, genuine fossils, carefully selected for scientific significance, rarity, and beauty. Every specimen is ethically sourced and professionally prepared, ensuring premium quality for collectors, museums, and enthusiasts.

An Incredible Gift for Fossil Collectors & Enthusiasts!

This stunning fossil fish makes an outstanding addition to any fossil collection, a beautiful display piece, or an educational artifact for paleontology lovers.

One-of-a-Kind Specimen – Don’t Miss Out!

Once sold, this fossil cannot be replaced!

Buy Now – Fast & Secure Shipping Worldwide!

Additional information

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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