FrozenFlame Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 So I saw this whilst browsing the auction site, and I have zero idea what it is, with no detail to the location or formation that it was found in. I can't say I've ever seen a fish like this one, and without knowing where it was from, even fewer, but maybe the almighty wisdom of TFF might have an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Any indication as to its size? The matrix looks a lot like Green River Formation. Maybe it looks so strange because the skull is somewhat crushed and distorted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 looks like a Knightia eoceana or a Diplomystus from the green river formation in wyoming. but lets see what the admins think . games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, caldigger said: Any indication as to its size? The matrix looks a lot like Green River Formation. Maybe it looks so strange because the skull is somewhat crushed and distorted. yes, size would definetly help. my thinking is knightia cause im not seeing alot of diplomystus there. games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlame Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 The matrix is 11cm X 8cm. So quite a large fish actually. It does look very similar to the Green River Formation, but because the skull is so distorted, I can't make out the species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 even so, its definetly something from the green river. also if your planning on buying this go ahead. but there are alot more green formation fish fossils out there that are complete and for cheap. also dont worry about them being faked, these fish are very abundant and not worth faking. games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, FrozenFlame said: The matrix is 11cm X 8cm. So quite a large fish actually. It does look very similar to the Green River Formation, but because the skull is so distorted, I can't make out the species. yeah... i cant make it out either, but like i said its either knightia eoceana, diplomystus. or it could also be a knightia alta. (i.e the diffrence between k eoceana and k alta is that they alta have a bigger body). 1 games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlame Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 minute ago, MRfossilMISTER said: even so, its definetly something from the green river. also if your planning on buying this go ahead. but there are alot more green formation fish fossils out there that are complete and for cheap. also dont worry about them being faked, these fish are very abundant and not worth faking. Not worried about being faked, more wondering if it was a common fish, or something rarer at a relative bargain. Would much prefer a full specimen of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I think Diplomystus but it's hard to tell exactly due to the distortion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just now, FrozenFlame said: Not worried about being faked, more wondering if it was a common fish, or something rarer at a relative bargain. Would much prefer a full specimen of course! Both Diplomystus and Knightia are very common in the Green River fm. (the most common fish varieties you'll find). I wouldn't buy it if the price was too high, but certainly a nice piece to obtain if it's inexpensive. I personally think it would be worth the purchase (if it's not out of the budget) if you're starting a fossil collection or buying the fish as a gift for someone who is interested in paleontology. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 just for refrence, 1 games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 the huge fish is a diplomystus. the stingray is a heliobatis. and the little fish are knightia eoceana. games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, PaleoNoel said: Both Diplomystus and Knightia are very common in the Green River fm. (the most common fish varieties you'll find). I wouldn't buy it if the price was too high, but certainly a nice piece to obtain if it's inexpensive. I personally think it would be worth the purchase (if it's not out of the budget) if you're starting a fossil collection or buying the fish as a gift for someone who is interested in paleontology. he is right, but the diplomystus is a bit more rare then knightia is. i.e you cant usually find them fore the same price as knightia. games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlame Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 minute ago, MRfossilMISTER said: just for refrence, Okay, that's just showing off! I am building a small pile of fossil fish, and already have a Knightia and Diplomystus, so I'll guess I'll figure out once the time starts running out on the auction to see if it's a cheap buy or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 all i have is a cute little knightia. also i got that pic from google, so its not mine. but i do plan on buying me diplomystus once i buy me some cute little trilos games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 It's definitely a small Diplomystus dentatus from the Green River formation. See comparison below. Nice little fish fossil. Compared to a Knightia: 5 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...
RJB Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Tim nailed this one. Ive prepped out hundreds of both these Knitia's and diplo's. Easy for me to see that it is a Diplo with some messed up head parts. Good luck RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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