Knightia Fish Fossil Plate – 26.5cm

Showing off a delightfully beautiful and detailed Knightia fish, this Fish Fossil Plate is a truly wonderful example of the excellent preserved fossils direct from Wyoming Eocene Green River Shales, USA.

Knightia fish lived approximately 40-55 million years ago and their fossils are found in just one location - the Green River Shales in Wyoming, USA. These fish swam in large shoals and make fantastic fossils additions for any fossil enthusiast. With wonderful attributes such as their varied sizes and distinctive ventral scutes, it is easy to see why the Knightia fish fossil is the most commonly collected vertebrate in the world.

Slender fish feeding mainly on ostracods, algae, Diatoms and small fish.
These fish swam in large shoals and make fantastic fossils.

With its fine detail and large size, this fish fossil plate makes a wonderful fossil gift for anyone collector interested in natural history or any person looking for something extra special for their home décor.