Fish fossils from the Green River Formation

[Crazyhen]

Hi, the two specimens shown below are said to be from the Green River Formation.  I am not sure what species they are and if they are painted.  Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

 

[Macrophyseter]

The first pic shows a Cockerellites, most likely C. liops.

The second pic shows a Diplomystus dentatus.

I don't know if any of the two have been restored in any way,

Nevertheless, nice whole fishes! 

[Bone guy]

Wow, what beautiful fish  the Cockerellites looks great, but the border surrounding the Diplomystus looks suspicious, that could just be me.

[Ludwigia]

As far as I can tell they are both in order. They may be touched up with some kind of protective coating, but that is normal.

[michele 1937]

beautiful fish
they are not restored

[Pemphix]

6 hours ago, Ludwigia said:

As far as I can tell they are both in order. They may be touched up with some kind of protective coating, but that is normal.

I agree to that - beautiful specimen ! 

[sseth]

Fish ID is correct.  They both look natural, although the diplomystus may have has a bit of touching up.

[Tidgy's Dad]

Very nice looking fishes in my opinion. 

[DevonianDigger]

They are both gorgeous fish! I don't see any paint, which is usually the only true deal-breaker for me with GR fish.