Dpaul7 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I found a REAL BARGAIN online... but not identified. I am thinking Diplomystus sp. ??? What are the diagnostic features of this Genus? The odd mouth I have seen on Diplomystus - but also on Knightea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 At a glance, I believe Knightia based on: apparent size, the odds (most abundant fish), and no indication of the ribbon-like anal fin, diagnostic of Diplo. Of course that is the very area of the fossil with the poorest preservation, so there is that factor. 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...
Fossildude19 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I believe this is a juvenile Diplomystus dentatus, based on the features noted on this photo. 7 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...
Dpaul7 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thank you all! I was leaning toward Diplomystus, but I ALSO thought Knightea was a real possibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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