Crankyjob21 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Got a sweet slab of green river fish today but I’m not sure on what type of fish they are, I’m pretty sure ones a knightia, but could someone give me an ID on the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Steve Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I think the big one is a Mioplosus, the others are probably Knightia Alta. But let’s see what the experts say. Very nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 They all look like Knightia to me. 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecosmilia Trichitoma Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I agree. All are Knightia eocaena from the split fish layer of the GRF. 1 It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankyjob21 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 I also want to know whether or not these are Knightia alta or Knightia eocenea. And I already know that three Knightias in the one slab of rock are eocenea because someone here told me, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 No paint, natural. Notice the small brights spots of matrix within the brown areas. You will be having a hard time painting this that detailed. You may have probably seen this specimen of Knightia, which is largely an impression and also unpainted: Franz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas.Dodson Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 When in doubt you can look to the fins as well. It's very difficult to paint those in detail that shows the alternating matrix and fossil colors between the spines. Even if someone was that talented it wouldn't be worth the time to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Topics merged; there is no need to create two separate threads for the same item when it is sufficient to post additional queries about the item in a single thread. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Crankyjob21 said: I also want to know whether or not these are Knightia alta or Knightia eocenea. And I already know that three Knightias in the one slab of rock are eocenea because someone here told me, thanks. They are all Knightia eocaena. (note spelling). Knightia alta are much wider: Image from HERE. 1 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 They all look to be Knightia to me Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: They are all Knightia eocaena. (note spelling). Knightia alta are much wider: Image from HERE. maybe that one just ate a lot “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankyjob21 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 @Top Trilo no it didn’t :) Knightia Alta just has a thicker body than knightia Eocena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Steve Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: They are all Knightia eocaena. (note spelling). Knightia alta are much wider: Image from HERE. Yes, that’s what I meant to say. I know K. alta are much fatter but it was late and I was tired when I answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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