Authentic fossilized Ascalabos voithii fish in matrix, 8.8 cm fish length, 150.8–152 million years old, Jurassic, Germany

Authentic fish specimen Ascalabos voithii fossilized from Germany, approximately 150.8 – 152 million years old, in natural matrix. Comes with a plastic display stand included and a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who assessed the specimen. An ancient fossil of a relatively rare fish that lived alongside dinosaurs, extracted from the famous Solnhofen limestone quarry in Germany, where the famous Archaeopteryx! A gorgeous decorative object with a rich history behind it!

Due to its age and local extraction methods, the specimen may have imperfections that are completely normal and inevitable, but overall it remains in good condition. The fish is not restored or colorized; it is in its natural state, just as it was found, with only potential repairs (glued sections) to the matrix! We invite you to carefully study the product photos to identify the natural imperfections and any repairs to the matrix.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized Ascalabos voithii fish in natural matrix

Age: approximately 150.8–152 million years old, Jurassic period

Fish dimensions: approximately 8.8 cm long (Please take a look at the photo where the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to get an idea of its size)

Matrix dimensions: approximately 19.1 cm length along the longest side

Country of origin: Solnhofen, Eichstatt, Germany

The product consists of a single authentic fossilized fish Ascalabos voithii in natural matrix, the one in the pictures above, and comes with a plastic stand for display and a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information, as well as a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen.