Hipposygnathus
sp
Superclass
Actinopterygii, Class Actinopterygii, Order Syngnathiformes, Family
Syngnathidae
Geological
Time: Miocene
Size (2.54
mm = 1 inch): Plate size 17.7 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5”). . The complete
fish fossil would be 16.5 cm (6.5”) if outstrected
Fossil Site:
Vaquero Formation, Santa Ynez Valley, California
Fossil Code:
PFF334
Price: Sold
 Description:
Presented is a well-preserved optimum sized specimen of this interesting
family of fish. The plate was cracked and repaired. Syngnathidae
is a family of fish which include the seahorses, the pipefishes,
and the
weedy and leafy sea dragons. They are characterised by their elongated
snouts, fused jaws, the absence of pelvic fins, and by thick plates
of bony armour covering the body. The armour gives them a rigid
body, so that they have to swim by rapidly fanning their fins.
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