Fish - On matrix - Ophiopsis attenuata (WAGNER 1863) - Solnhofener Plattenkalk - 26×19×1.8 cm
Very rare fish of the genus Ophiopsis attenuata from the world-famous Solnhofen Limestone (Germany) . The Ophiopsis is 16 cm long and lies decoratively on the matrix. Masterful preparation work, rarely offered fish species. The fossil comes from an ancient collection of a local quarry owner. The site are the limestone quarries at Eichstätt. The item will be packaged securely and shipped insured and with tracking number with UPS.
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Very rare fish of the genus Ophiopsis attenuata from the world-famous Solnhofen Limestone (Germany) . The Ophiopsis is 16 cm long and lies decoratively on the matrix. Masterful preparation work, rarely offered fish species. The fossil comes from an ancient collection of a local quarry owner. The site are the limestone quarries at Eichstätt. The item will be packaged securely and shipped insured and with tracking number with UPS.