Fish - Phareodus encaustus
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Eocene - 50 mya
Green River Formation
Bessemer, Wyoming
ITEM # FISH-GRF-0015
This is an excellent example of the osteoglossid fish Phareodus encaustus, from the Eocene of the Green River Formation. Phareodus encaustus is a member of the Order Actinopterygii, Family Osteoglossidae.
The genus Phareodus is fairly abundant and very widespread in the Green River Formation, having been found in all three Eocene lakes, most commonly at localities F-1 and F-2 (Fossil Lake). It is easily recognized by its long pectoral fin (here prominantly splayed), large pointed teeth, large oval scales, and large median fins set close to the tail fin. Maximum length of Phareodus encaustus is about 76 cm (30 inches) long. The many sharp teeth in the mouth of Phareodus attest to a probable carnivorous diet. In fact the genus name means "to have tooth", with a higher tooth count found in P. encaustus.
The other recognized species is P. testis, which has a maximum length of approximately half that of P. encaustus. Pharelodus is currently placed within the family Osteoglossidae, and is known from the Eocene fossil deposits in North America and Australia. The osteoglossids are represented today by four genera, all restricted to the tropical and semitropical fresh water regions of South America, central Africa, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. A member of the family Osteoglossidae (bony-tougues), it has extant cousins found in Central-South America and Southeast Asia, commonly called "Arrowana and Arapaima", are sold in tropical fish and pet shops.
This nicely framed specimen is approximately 7 1/4 inches long on a matrix measuring 6 inches by 9 inches.
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Green River Formation
Bessemer, Wyoming
ITEM # FISH-GRF-0015
This is an excellent example of the osteoglossid fish Phareodus encaustus, from the Eocene of the Green River Formation. Phareodus encaustus is a member of the Order Actinopterygii, Family Osteoglossidae.
The genus Phareodus is fairly abundant and very widespread in the Green River Formation, having been found in all three Eocene lakes, most commonly at localities F-1 and F-2 (Fossil Lake). It is easily recognized by its long pectoral fin (here prominantly splayed), large pointed teeth, large oval scales, and large median fins set close to the tail fin. Maximum length of Phareodus encaustus is about 76 cm (30 inches) long. The many sharp teeth in the mouth of Phareodus attest to a probable carnivorous diet. In fact the genus name means "to have tooth", with a higher tooth count found in P. encaustus.
The other recognized species is P. testis, which has a maximum length of approximately half that of P. encaustus. Pharelodus is currently placed within the family Osteoglossidae, and is known from the Eocene fossil deposits in North America and Australia. The osteoglossids are represented today by four genera, all restricted to the tropical and semitropical fresh water regions of South America, central Africa, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. A member of the family Osteoglossidae (bony-tougues), it has extant cousins found in Central-South America and Southeast Asia, commonly called "Arrowana and Arapaima", are sold in tropical fish and pet shops.
This nicely framed specimen is approximately 7 1/4 inches long on a matrix measuring 6 inches by 9 inches.
SORRY, THIS ITEM IS SOLD.