Rockchopper Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I could use some help identifying this 4-1/2" fish Green River F-1). I think it's a Diplomystus, but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Diplo. Its head is a little scrunched. Edited October 14, 2015 by sseth _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) It is definitely a Diplomystus dentatus Knightia have a much smaller anal fin. Regards, EDIT: Ooops!! Seth beat me to it. Knightia Diplomystus Edited October 14, 2015 by Fossildude19 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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 October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yes, Diplomystus. On your piece the diagnostic ribbon-like anal fin is poorly preserved, but it is certainly recognizable. 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...
Rockchopper Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks all for your input. The anal fin was the key. Agree that the head was a bit scrunched. Considering its age and who knows what happened in between, it's surprising it's still in one piece! Still it will make a nice gift to someone. Now for a couple more questions: 1. What should I coat it with to get rid of the dust every time I pick it up as well as preserve it? 2. My other question is framing it. Who has experience framing these things and what would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Rockchopper, Your 1st question was answered in your previous thread. LINK Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
Rockchopper Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks Tim - my head must be a little scrunched also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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