2 foot fish fossil
Description

My uncle gave it to me whe. I was 5 he dug it up him self nit sure where it has a small Crack in the tail portion but other than that in amazing condition you can see the ribs and fins clearly and you can even see scales on the tail

Dimensions

Approximately 2 foot long 3-4 inches wide

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Amber R
May 29, 01:17 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $450 USD
Suggested Asking Price $350 USD
What does this mean?

Bony fish fossil , possible Vinctifer Comptoni
Age: Early Cretaceous (150.8 to 109.0 million years ago)
Origin: South America to Antarctica
Measurements: 24" x 3.5"
Weight: not given

A beautiful fish with fine preservation of scales, fins and head details. From images, it appears that some mineralization has created a glimmer along the scales of the example. The specimen is an external mold of one flank of the fish, preserved in a calcareous concretion. Some of the cracks were filled.

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