Nematonotus longispinus
Geological Time: Middle Cretaceous, Cenomanian Stage (93 million years ago)
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Fish fossil is 115 mm long, 53 mm long dorsal on a 100 mm by 150 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Lebanese Lagerstatt, Hajoula, Lebanon
Fossil Code: L620
Price: Sold
 Description:
This plate offers an opportunity to own an example of a fine predatory
Nematonotus fish. As they mature, Nematonotus develop a dramatic
flag-like dorsal fin extension, hence the generic name longispinus.
The dorsal fin of this specimen lives up to that name, demonstrating
this is an adult example. The genus became extinct during the Cretaceous.
The detail in the caudal fin is remarkable; notice too the fine
detail to the vertebral column and the soft tissue preservation. |
