Multiple Fossil Fish Mural
Multiple Fossil Fish Mural
A Multiple Fossil Fish Mural
Diplomystus dentatus, Mioplosus labracoides, Notogoneus osculus
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming
This remarkable mural attests to the variety of fish species living in the prehistoric subtropical freshwater lake system now known as the Green River Formation. The noteworthy plate provides a time capsule of the dramatic event known as an aspiration: The Diplomystus is preserved with the tail of another fish in its mouth. Offered in a custom hardwood frame and fitted with a cleat system for ease of wall installation. The largest fish measuring 22 ¼ in. Measures 48 x 33in overall.
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Multiple Fossil Fish Mural
A Multiple Fossil Fish Mural
Diplomystus dentatus, Mioplosus labracoides, Notogoneus osculus
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming
This remarkable mural attests to the variety of fish species living in the prehistoric subtropical freshwater lake system now known as the Green River Formation. The noteworthy plate provides a time capsule of the dramatic event known as an aspiration: The Diplomystus is preserved with the tail of another fish in its mouth. Offered in a custom hardwood frame and fitted with a cleat system for ease of wall installation. The largest fish measuring 22 ¼ in. Measures 48 x 33in overall.