Description
This is a RARE and well-preserved specimen of Palaeoniscus freieslebeni, an extinct ray-finned fish from the Upper Permian period, approximately 260 million years old. This fossil was discovered in the Marl Slate of the Magnesium Limestone Formation (Zechstein EZ1) near Ferryhill, County Durham, UK.
Palaeoniscus freieslebeni, was a primitive actinopterygian fish, part of an ancient lineage that thrived in the shallow marine environments of the Permian era. Specimens from this formation are highly sought after due to their exceptional detail, often displaying remarkable scale preservation.
Fossil Details:
- Species: Palaeoniscus freieslebeni,
- Formation: Marl Slate, Magnesium Limestone, Zechstein EZ1
- Age: Upper Permian (~260 million years old)
- Location: Ferryhill, near Durham, County Durham, UK
- Condition: Naturally preserved, with well-defined details
- Size: Refer to scale rule in the photo for exact dimensions
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This fossil is part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the most extensive ammonite and fossil collections worldwide. The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.
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