Bone guy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hello TFF. I'm considering this Mioplosus, it's nothing special but the teeth are real cool and I figure $60 is a ok deal. I was just wondering if anyone with more green river knowledge than me can spot any enhancements? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I'm not seeing anything troubling here at all. Looks like a nice fossil. 1 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...
snolly50 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I like it, a less common Green River critter. I too, see no monkey business. What size is it? 1 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Precisely 5.7 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 35 minutes ago, Bone guy said: Precisely 5.7 inches. With that measure it is a little smaller than the typical Mioplosus, which averages 8" to 10". Reportedly, they have been rarely found up to 20". Of course, size is only one consideration. I think the overall appearance of a piece is much more important. These fish also have interesting scales with a fan-shaped structure in the center giving them a distinctive appearance. The fossil you posted may show this feature under a 10X loupe. 2 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 That's interesting. I'll take a look at it when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhelm Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) The most common enhancement done to fossil fish is a coating of black paint, either across the body to make it stand out more or using paint to draw on more delicate features like fins (often both). Its hard to tell from pictures so I'm not really going to be able to help, but those are the things to look for. Looks good though based on these pictures. Edited April 16, 2018 by Wilhelm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Cant see the tail end, but looks good to me. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Mr. Mioplosus arrived in great condition and I determined there are 0 enhancements. Thank you for your help everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 On 4/21/2018 at 9:20 AM, Bone guy said: Mr. Mioplosus arrived in great condition and I determined there are 0 enhancements. Alright! Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Congratulations! Nice fish! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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