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LARGE 7 INCH PALEOZOIC FISH FOSSIL FROM NOW CLOSED SITE Odernheim / Rhineland - Pfalz, Germany EARLY PERMIAN PERIOD: 290 million years ago SPECIAL NOTE: The laws in this region of Germany have forbid the collection of these remarkable fossils since 1986. Such legislation has permanently ended the supply of such magnificent specimens such as this one being offered here. This rare example comes from an old German private collection and was collected long ago before the ban was enacted. With digging in the formation now off-limits, these German Permian fossils are sure to appreciate in value and become increasingly difficult to acquire. This is an exceptional fossil impression of a Paramblypterus duvernoyi fish. The size of the fish is larger than typically encountered and the anatomical detail is excellent. A a protective clear sealer has been applied to protect its fragile nature. The unique shape of the primitive scales are wonderfully preserved and visible. Fine specimens of this fish have become increasingly difficult due to the ban on collecting. This example is an excellent opportunity to add an impeccable example impression of this very primitive fish to a collection. Slab has been repaired which is common due to the fragile nature and typical fragmentation upon extraction. Slab reinforced on back with fiberglass for stability. The Paramblypterus fish was a primitive osteichthyan (bony fish) and a member of the actinopterygians or ray-finned fish. Now extinct, Paramblypterus duvernoyi possessed some very primitive features, most notably, its shark-like tail with a fleshy upper lobe. To put in perspective just how old the Paramblypterus is, these primitive fish were around well before the very first dinosaurs! RARE FISH FOSSIL WITH EXCELLENT DETAIL PRESERVED - SITE NOW CLOSED AND OFF-LIMITS! 12" in length x 9" high overall with fish 7" long SOLD F029 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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