Fish fossil identify

[fishlover]

This fish is from china yunnan and the size is about 7cm.I dont know what species is this(By the way the pink color is due to calcitic mineralized) Thanks~

[Kane]

I have my doubts about this one. Some of the Triassic fish coming out of Yunnan are very convincingly 3D printed (particularly Asialepidotus sp.). Perhaps some of our fish experts can weigh in on this. 

[RJB]

After what Kane has mentioned, pictures of the edges and back of the rock would help.

 

RB

[fishlover]

If it is 3D printed, what are the features of the back of the surrounding rock? 

[Fossildude19]

This looks real to me, but unfortunately, I know little about Chinese fishes.

 

@oilshale

[oilshale]

I am very sure that the fish is real. If you look at the scales, you can see cracks and cavities. Looks very much like an Asialepidotus  or a close relative to me.

[Kane]

Thanks, gents. Apologies to the OP for suggesting it might not be authentic, but a dose of healthy skepticism never hurts, and glad we have the experts on hand to confirm this is the real deal.  

[fishlover]

Just now, Kane said:

Thanks, gents. Apologies to the OP for suggesting it might not be authentic, but a dose of healthy skepticism never hurts, and glad we have the experts on hand to confirm this is the real deal.  

Its ok,thanks for your help~

[fishlover]

2 minutes ago, oilshale said:

I am very sure that the fish is real. If you look at the scales, you can see cracks and cavities. Looks very much like an Asialepidotus  or a close relative to me.

Thank you~

[oilshale]

With fossils from China you should always look twice before you buy some - I have burned my fingers enough times. 

As Kane rightly said: a healthy dose of skepticism never hurts. And asking in the forum beforehand is always a good idea.

The left part of the slab is certainly repaired.

 

Edited April 20, 2022 by oilshale

[fishlover]

1 hour ago, oilshale said:

With fossils from China you should always look twice before you buy some - I have burned my fingers enough times. 

As Kane rightly said: a healthy dose of skepticism never hurts. And asking in the forum beforehand is always a good idea.

The left part of the slab is certainly repaired.

 

Left part,you mean the head of fish is fake or just the slab is once broken and stick again?

[Fossildude19]

Slab looks like it fell apart and was repaired. Head of fish may be missing some small bits due to this, but overall is very nice.

 

[oilshale]

24 minutes ago, fishlover said:

Left part,you mean the head of fish is fake or just the slab is once broken and stick again?

The fish appears to be complete - I don't see any major repairs there. The left side of the slab looks a bit strange - like someone smeared something there to hide the repair of the slab.

Edited April 20, 2022 by oilshale

[fishlover]

I see,thank you~

[RJB]

After seeing what oilshale has said and looking at it more closely, this is a really cool fish.

 

RB