HoppeHunting Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 This was found at a Miocene fossil site along the Potomac River in Virginia. Its appearance and shape leads me to believe that it is a fish tail, and the concave section with rings similar to that of fish and shark vertebrae would support this. It has a rather smooth texture and unusual light brown color. It is nearly 2 and a half inches from tip to tip and one inch wide. I am hoping for confirmation that it is in fact a fossilized fish tail bone. Furthermore, I'd love to know the species or genus of fish that it comes from if that is possible to determine from just this fossil. Thank you! The Hunt for the Hemipristine continues! ~Hoppe hunting!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 It is a fish hypural, probably a tuna. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 hypural bone from a fish @Fossildude19 probably can help . Nice find 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, Al Dente said: It is a fish hypural. Sorry my freind you beat me to it I am slow at typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 That's actually a really cool fossil. Rare for its location, I assume? Never seen that in my area before. On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingAlongToo Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 @HoppeHunting You are correct. Nice find. Mrs.SA2 has found 6 or 7 of various sizes from that area this year. Cheers! 1 Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books......... Sam Cooke - (What A) Wonderful World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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