Fish Fossil

[Mattodon]

It has been a while since I have been online.

 

So this is one of those very unhelpful posts where I know very little about this fossil's origin. It was purchased in South Africa and the slab is very well preserved. I am hoping this is not a fabricated fossil because the detail is exquisite.

 

This is also a chance to show off my new Nikon D810 camera. 

 

I will answer any questions to the best of my ability.

[jpc]

This looks like a very real fossil.  No idea what the fish i, but it looks real.  

[Tidgy's Dad]

Looks a bit like Dastilbe from Brazil, but not sure the anal fin is right. 

[Fossildude19]

Looks more like a Lycoptera davidi from China. 

LINK

Here's one from my collection:

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

3 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

Looks more like a Lycoptera davidi from China. 

 

LINK

Yup, certainly a better match. 

[doushantuo]

 

[Mattodon]

52 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

Looks more like a Lycoptera davidi from China. 

 

LINK

 

 

Here's one from my collection:

 

Pretty close match I would say! I am inspecting the anatomy of the dorsal and pectoral fins, as well as the top of its head. Thank you so much!

 

[Mattodon]

46 minutes ago, doushantuo said:

 

Are you also suggesting Lycoptera?

[Mattodon]

55 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

Yup, certainly a better match. 

What do you think of the preservation of this specimen?

[Tidgy's Dad]

The light's a bit bright so it's difficult to tell. Obviously there's that nasty break through the middle, but otherwise it looks okay. 

But not nearly as nice as the others posted here! 

[Fossildude19]

7 minutes ago, Mattodon said:

What do you think of the preservation of this specimen?

It's pretty good. Missing some coloration of some of the localities, (so not great) but overall, a nice fossil. 

[gigantoraptor]

Indeed Lycoptera davidi from the Cretaceous of China. probably from the Jehol Group in Liaoning.

[Mattodon]

2 minutes ago, gigantoraptor said:

Indeed Lycoptera davidi from the Cretaceous of China. probably from the Jehol Group in Liaoning.

Thank you for the confirmation and location! I shall do some more research.

[caldigger]

I was lucky enough to snag a couple of nice specimens a while back for a song.

Sometimes those deals do come along.

 

 

[FossilDAWG]

 

1 hour ago, caldigger said:

I was lucky enough to snag a couple of nice specimens a while back for a song.

Sometimes those deals do come along.

 

 

So what did you sing?  Maybe "Hallelujah" (just the chorus) would have been an appropriate choice.

 

Don

[Tidgy's Dad]

"You shall have a fishy,

"On a little dishy,

"You shall have a fishy,

"When the boat comes in." 

[JohnBrewer]

20 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

When the boat comes in

Pronounced ‘booot’ for those who don’t know.  

[caldigger]

Here are my two. Each are only about 4cm long. I think I only paid a couple of dollars for these with free shipping.

The second one here is shot through my glass display case ( too difficult to remove for a picture) so not as clear a pic. They look much better in hand.

[doushantuo]

Yes,Mattodon,I am.Statistically it makes sense too.

For comparison:recent L.Middendorfi

[Mattodon]

16 hours ago, doushantuo said:

Yes,Mattodon,I am.Statistically it makes sense too.

For comparison:recent L.Middendorfi

Thank you! I love the detailed notes. You're a star.