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| EXTINCTIONS CHOICE - Detailed Armored Fish |
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| Stock Number SB92 |
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Name:
Bothriolepis canadensis
Age: Upper Devonian
Formation: Escuminac Formation
Location: Escuminac Bay, Quebec, Canada
Size: Fish is 5.1 inches long
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This is a fine example of a classic fossil fish. It is a large Bothriolepis canadensis from Quebec, Canada. This specimen was acquired by Edward Books unprepared in the 1960's, and we acquired it from him in 1988. This specimen was microscopically prepared in the EXTINCTIONS Prep Lab here in Colorado. Bothriolepis, or ''pitted scale'', was a bottom-dwelling armored fish from the Devonian. The head and pectoral fins were covered with highly-ornamented armor plates, but the trunk and tail were naked to the elements (see illustration). This specimen has the main cephalic and body armor intact and beautifully articulated. The highly ornamented plates are incredibly well preserved and exhibit amazing detail. The fish is very well displayed on the natural limestone concretion. This is a wonderful example of a classic Devonian fish that was found decades ago and recently professionally cleaned with modern preparation techniques.
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