Help Identifying fish fossil!

[MetalRavioli]

Hello Fossil enthusiasts! Im new to this forum, and am already here needing help identifying a fossil!

 

I recently came into possession of this fossil of a fish. While I initially believed it to be a member of the Knightia genus, I am now quite unsure what I have here. The man I purchased it from said it was from asia, possibly china, but I am unsure of the authenticity of that claim. I don't have a tape measure on me, but the slate itself is approximately 9cm long. Any help is appreciated!

[Misha]

Jianghanichthys sp. maybe?

[rocket]

4 hours ago, Misha said:

Jianghanichthys sp. maybe?

yes, think so, Jianghanichthys cf. hubeiensis

 

This fishes come from China, Hubei-Province, it is Palaeocene, approx. 60 Million years old

 

Edited January 27, 2023 by rocket

[Fossildude19]

Agreed. Jianghanichthys.

[MetalRavioli]

Wow! Thank you guys! Looking at comparisons it most definitely looks like a Jianghanichthys, most likely hubeiensis. I'll label it as such!