Coelacanth

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Name: Diplurus newarki (Coelacanth)
Geologic Age: Late Triassic (190,000,000 Years Old)
Stratigraphic detail: Lockatong Formation
Location: New Jersey
Comments: This is a RARE Coelacanth from an inaccessible quarry in New Jersey.  This quarry lies below residential homes now.  Fossils from this old location are rarely offered.  This specimen measures approx. 3 1/2" long on an irregularly shaped matrix.  The fossils from this location are the same color as the matrix.  This is a very rare specimen with average preservation.  It is possible that a skilled preparator could work out more of the fish from the matrix.  There was a natural fault line crack that has been professionally repairs.

Diplurus Coelacanth 1 $950.00                                               

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