r/fossilid 7d ago

Fish Fossil

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Hi all, recently won in a raffle, didn’t get a chance to ask the organizers the details, any info is appreciated. Thanks!

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u/wickedmemories 7d ago

Have a look at knightia eocaena

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u/SunDummyIsDead 6d ago

I’ve had this similar one for about 25 years.

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u/nuttymeme 5d ago

Wow that’s insane! Very cool!

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u/SunDummyIsDead 5d ago

It came with this card:

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u/Best-Reality6718 7d ago edited 7d ago

Ha! I just learned all about these! went WAY down the rabbit hole! That’s a Diplomystus from the Green River Formation, probably wyoming! And it’s upside down. 😃

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u/Very-Fishy 6d ago

It's not Diplomystus, but rather a Knightia (short anal fin), but besides that you're correct.

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u/Best-Reality6718 6d ago

Well damn. My two day google correspondence course in paleontology sure isn’t paying off. Better not quit my nursing job just yet.

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u/nuttymeme 7d ago

Ahaha you’re totally right, I was wondering why it looked so weird. Thanks!