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Cladocyclus Gardneri Fossil Fish Plaque

Cladocyclus Gardneri Fossil Fish Plaque
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Brazil

Dimensions

49"/1250mm 

length of specimen approximately

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Cladocyclus Gardneri Fossil Fish Plaque on Bronze Base Cladocyclus Gardneri Fossil Fish Plaque on Bronze Base - NA0023
£2250.00

Description

Cladocyclus gardneri Fossil Fish Exceptional size and preservation, this specimen is Complete, and of great size, now surmounted by solid Bronze Plate Base.

history

This massive fossil fish is a remarkable Cladocyclus genus type of extinct tarpon, of the Lower Cretaceous Period of Brazil. believed to be a ferocious predator moving at great speeds making lightning lunges at its victims aided by its large pectoral fins, deeply forked tail, long torpedo-like body and large fang like teeth-lining the also large gaping mouth, this was a formidable apex predator of its aquatic environment.

Location

Santana Formation, Araripe Plateau, Brazil, Patagonia.

Geological Age

Cladocyclus, Lower Cretaceous approx 110 mya [Cretaceous Period 135-65 mya]

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