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47" Museum-Quality Green River Fossil Fish Mural - Two Phareodus!
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This magnificent fossil fish mural is an exceptional display from the world-famous Green River Formation, combining outstanding preservation with an elegant arrangement of prehistoric fishes. Measuring an impressive 47 x 36", this remarkable slab was collected from Clear Creek Quarry near Kemmerer, Wyoming and captures a vibrant snapshot of life in an ancient Eocene-aged lake nearly 51 million years ago.
The centerpiece is a striking 12.5" long Phareodus, accompanied by a second 7.15" Phareodus, a beautifully preserved 10.8" Diplomystus dentatus, a robust 8.85" Priscacara serrata, and three graceful Knightia eocaena. Together, these fishes create a dynamic composition that showcases both the diversity and ecological relationships of one of the world's most celebrated fossil deposits.
The larger predators, including both Phareodus specimens and the Priscacara, have been expertly inlaid, as has one of the three Knightia. The remaining fishes are naturally preserved within the original limestone. Approximately one-sixth of the Priscacara's caudal fin has been professionally restored, blending seamlessly into the overall presentation.
The slab has been reinforced with moisture-resistant wood backing and is fitted with a sturdy hanger, allowing it to be displayed immediately as a dramatic centerpiece in any home, office, gallery, or museum-quality collection.
Measurements:
Plate - 47 x 36"
Phareodus - 12.5" and 7.15" long
Diplomystus - 10.8" long
Priscacara - 8.85" long
Knightia - 4.65", 5.4", and 5.9" long
About Fossil Lake
50 million years ago, in the Eocene epoch, these fish thrived in Fossil Lake, which was fed by the Uinta and Rocky Mountain highlands. The anoxic conditions at the bottom of Fossil Lake slowed bacterial decomposition, prevented scavengers from disturbing corpses, and, most interestingly, suffocated creatures that ventured into the oxygen-starved aquatic layer. The result is a miraculous exhibition of Eocene biota: a subtropical aquatic community within sycamore forests, teeming with creatures such as freshwater stingrays, dog-sized horses, menacing alligators, early flying bats, and one of the first primates.
A view of one of the commercial quarries where fossils from the Green River Formation are collected.
Our Fossil Lake Safari Quarry just outside Kemmerer, Wyoming.
50 million years ago, in the Eocene epoch, these fish thrived in Fossil Lake, which was fed by the Uinta and Rocky Mountain highlands. The anoxic conditions at the bottom of Fossil Lake slowed bacterial decomposition, prevented scavengers from disturbing corpses, and, most interestingly, suffocated creatures that ventured into the oxygen-starved aquatic layer. The result is a miraculous exhibition of Eocene biota: a subtropical aquatic community within sycamore forests, teeming with creatures such as freshwater stingrays, dog-sized horses, menacing alligators, early flying bats, and one of the first primates.
A view of one of the commercial quarries where fossils from the Green River Formation are collected.
Our Fossil Lake Safari Quarry just outside Kemmerer, Wyoming.
$9,500
SPECIES
Phareodus sp., Diplomystus dentatus, Priscacara serrata & Knightia eocaena
LOCATION
Clear Creek Quarry, Kemmerer, Wyoming
FORMATION
Green River Formation
SIZE
Rock: 47 x 36", Phareodus: 12.5" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#368995
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