Knightia eocaena on 10-12 cm slab, Tertiary, US
Herring fish: Knightia eocaena
The limestones of the Eocene Green River Formation are in no way inferior to the famous Solnhofen limestones in terms of preservation quality and are sometimes even more rewarding. Knightia is the most common fossil in the deposit and is synonymous with it.
Knightia was a freshwater schooling fish. In fossil form it is always found in masses. This is why it is assumed that it was often the victim of natural events such as algal blooms.
Period: Tertiary, Middle Eocene, Green River Shales;
Age: approx. 45 million years;
Locality: Warfield Springs, Wyoming, USA
Size fish: approx. 6 cm; slab: approx. 11-12 cm long
The photo serves as an example, each piece is unique. Colors may vary slightly due to technical reasons.
You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.
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