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Eocene fossil fish in matrix from usa – genuine prehistoric specimen with certificate of authenticity

Name: Eocene fossil fish in matrix from usa – genuine prehistoric specimen with certificate of authenticity
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: FP9904
Availability: InStock

£27.48

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Specimen: Fish in Matrix

Age: Eocene

Location: USA

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 97 x 7 x 78mm (3.82 x 0.28 x 3.07 inches)

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.

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)

Only 1 left in stock

SKU: FP9904 Category: American Fish

Description

This listing features a genuine Fossil Fish preserved in matrix from the Eocene Epoch (56 to 33.9 million years ago), discovered in the USA. This fascinating specimen represents one of the many prehistoric fish species that once thrived in the freshwater lakes and rivers of North America.

Prehistoric fish are some of the earliest known vertebrates, with fossil records dating from the Cambrian to the Quaternary periods. Their evolutionary history is crucial to our understanding of life in Earth’s ancient oceans and lakes. The study of these remarkable creatures is known as paleoichthyology.

Fish have always played a vital role in aquatic ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey. Many species of ancient fish were schooling fish, meaning they swam in large groups. As a result, fossil discoveries often reveal fish preserved in close proximity or even layered atop one another.

Due to the natural process of fossilisation, it is typically only the skeletal section of the fish that remains. To enhance preservation and visual clarity, the specimen is often treated with a protective brown stain, which helps define the body shape and features such as fins and skull structure. In some cases, preparators carefully paint outlines where original anatomical features would have been, helping viewers visualise the living fish.

This fossil is perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone fascinated by Earth’s ancient past. Whether used as a teaching aid, display piece, or a unique gift, it offers a tangible connection to the history of life on our planet.

Item Details:

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

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. The fossil has been carefully selected and photographed to ensure quality and authenticity.

Please Note:

Some fossils may be gently propped for photography.
Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting and device screens.
Measurements are taken as accurately as possible, though minor variations may occur due to irregular shapes.
Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new hand-selected specimen and photos.
We recommend saving or screenshotting your purchase image for your own records.

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

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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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