Name:
Diplomystus dentatus
Age: Eocene
Formation: Green River Formation
Location: Kemmerer, Wyoming
Size: Fish is 3.4 inches long
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This is a very fine fossil fish. It is a very nice Diplomystus dentatus from the Eocene of Wyoming. This fossil herring is complete and has good detail preserved. The bone structure of the fish is wonderfully defined - the eye socket of the fish is easily seen, and the upturned mouth adds a certain charm. The orangish-brown color of the fish contrasts nicely with the cream-colored matrix. The fossil is well showcased on the squared plate of shale. This is an excellent example of Diplomystus from the Green River Formation.
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