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66" Green River Fossil Fish "Mural" with Giant Phareodus
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This is an absolutely breathtaking fossil fish mural—our largest and most visually striking specimen to date! Measuring a massive 66.15 x 43", this Green River Formation masterpiece from Clear Creek Quarry near Kemmerer, Wyoming showcases a rare and captivating prehistoric tableau.
At its heart is an impressive 18" long Phareodus, a seldom-seen predator. Surrounding it are three elegant Diplomystus dentatus, a scarce and sought-after Mioplosus labracoides, a spiny Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, and four large, shimmering Knightia eocaena. This fossil mural is a true window into an ancient lake teeming with life nearly 50 million years ago.
The Mioplosus and two of the largest Diplomystus were found perfectly preserved in this colossal slab. The remaining fish have been expertly inlaid to complete this dramatic and museum-quality display.
Mounted on a reinforced wood backing with a sturdy hanger, this 150+ lb fossil mural is ready to display either vertically or horizontally. It ships securely in a custom-built wooden crate on a pallet. If you’d like to display it vertically, just let us know at checkout—we’ll customize the hanger and include an extra support board for safe mounting.
Measurements:
Plate - 66.15 x 43"
Phareodus - 18" long
Mioplosus - 11.4" long
Diplomystus - 18.5", 16.4", and 5" long
Cockerellites - 5.3" long
Knightia - 7.3", 7.2", 6.2", 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.
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.
SPECIES
Phareodus, Mioplosus, Diplomystus, Cockerellites & Knightia
LOCATION
Clear Creek Quarry, Kemmerer, Wyoming
FORMATION
Green River Formation
SIZE
Rock: 66.15 x 43", Phareodus: 18", Weight: just over 150 lbs
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#295644
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