{"product_id":"diplomystus-fossil-fish-147mm-eocene-specimen-from-usa","title":"Diplomystus Fossil Fish – 147mm Eocene Specimen from USA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEocene Fossil Fish – Diplomystus sp.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of prehistoric aquatic life with this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomystus\u003c\/strong\u003e fossil fish from the renowned Green River Formation. Dating back 56 to 33.9 million years to the Eocene Period, this freshwater fish is a distant ancestor of modern herrings and sardines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diplomystus sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiplomystus were open-water predators, evidenced by their distinctive upturned mouths designed for surface feeding. Fossil records reveal these ancient fish actively hunted Knightia, another common Green River genus, making them fascinating subjects for collectors interested in prehistoric predator-prey relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen preserves remarkable anatomical detail, offering a window into Eocene freshwater ecosystems when vast lake systems covered what is now the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe photograph shows a representative example. Your specimen will be hand-selected from our graded stock within the stated size range. Natural variation in colour, shape, and preservation detail makes each fossil unique.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46420120830141,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/655c911d7a9a363350b5a158_1.jpg?v=1771596723","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/en-au\/products\/diplomystus-fossil-fish-147mm-eocene-specimen-from-usa","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}