Fish id , need help

[marguy]

I found these 2 fossil fish in a flea market, and as often in these conditions there was no indication of provenance and identification. please help me if you recognize these specimens.

thanks

[Darktooth]

@Fossildude19

[Fossildude19]

Thanks for the tag, @Darktooth  Dave!

These fish are both Dastilbe crandalli, from the Santana group in Brazil.

 

[marguy]

Thank you very much, @Fossildude19, I had thought of these fish from Brazil, but the difference in color made me doubt my idea.

[Fossildude19]

3 minutes ago, marguy said:

Thank you very much, @Fossildude19, I had thought of these fish from Brazil, but the difference in color made me doubt my idea.

 

My pleasure.

There are a number of fish bearing formations in the Santana group. The color and preservation difference is easily explained by this.

You made a great addition to your collection, as these are large specimens and nicely preserved.

Congratulations on the bargain additions to your collection.