Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China and an openwork base

and an openwork base

The skeleton itself is in good condition

particularly in the top jaw whilst some of the remaining teeth were in poor condition

deep in the forest

Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China and an openwork baseThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and an almost complete example on the reverse, together with four partial skeletons. The whole slice measures 24cm x 12cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.