Cladocyclus Gardneri Fossil Fish Plaque

49"/1250mm 
length of specimen approximately

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]