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Prehistoric Ray Finned Fish Fossil
  • Prehistoric Ray Finned Fish Fossil, 375 - 257 Million BCE
  • 14.75 x 4.5 x 2.5 in (37.47 x 11.43 x 6.35 cm)
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This Palaeonerious Clackorumis a prehistoric ray-finned fish fossil is believed to have survived the end-Devonian Extinction event. 375 to 272 million years ago.

Excavated 1904 from modern Pennsylvania US

Cleaved Open to fully reveal specimens scaly body within on both sides of the matrix. The scales and fins are well preserved with quartzite formations in various areas on both.

Size: 14.75" L x 4.5" W (37.5 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private Boca Raton, Florida, USA collection

  • Subject Matter: Marine Life Fossil
  • Collections: Von Schmidt Family Trust Minerals Collection

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