Eurypholis boissieri Cretaceous Fish Fossil

Description: Eurypholis is betrayed as a predator by its wide gape and needle sharp teeth, allowing it to easily engulf smaller prey fish. The flanks carry a line of large bony scales, readily visible in the accompanying photos. This genus went extinct by the Upper Cretaceous. The example here demonstrates exceptional preservation, with the bones in a 3-D state. Note the fine soft tissue preservation of the head region. Few examples ever show this degree of preservation, making this a highly-desirable specimen.