Mioplosus Fish Fossil Aspiration Green River 16" plate (fish eating another fish

Description

An extremely rare aspiration fossil (fish eating another fish) featuring a large Mioplosus eating another fish.
Aspiration fossils are amongst the least discovered types of fossils found in the Green River Formation of Wyoming and this is no exception. It features a mioplosus eating a smaller fish. The smaller fish is most likely a knightia or diplomystus. It is remarkable that such a dynamic ecological event was frozen in time for us to see here.
The larger fish known as Mioplosus measuring in at 11" here is believed to have been a predator due to its numerous pointed teeth and fossil record. Both aspiration as well as fossils with smaller fish and other belly contents have been found in the Green River Formation. Mioplosus were also commonly found by themselves and not in large groups elluding to the fact that they may have been solitary hunters. They are idnetified by long skinny bodies and double dorsal fins. This specimen has great bone, scale and skin presercation both seen and felt when holding the fossil. Close ups of the open mouth and aspiration show nice detail of the smaller fish being eaten.
Good sized plate measuring 16" wide x 12" high Backed with 3/4" cabinet grade plywood and wall hanging braket. Ready to hang safely in the home or office!
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