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Gillicus is a member of the teleost family of fossil fish. It closely resembles a modern day Tarpon and grew to lengths of over six feet long. While Gillicus appears toothless, it actually has microscopic teeth. Unlike its relatives, Xiphactinus and Saurodon, Gillicus was a filter feeder which ate zooplankton, much like modern baleen whales.
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Name: Gillicus arcuatus
Geologic Age: Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail: Niobrara Formation
Location: Western Kansas
Comments: This is a beautiful 5 foot long complete skeleton of a Gillicus Fish... The overall size of the framed specimen is approx. 6 feet long x 22" tall. The preservation is wonderful.. less than 5% restoration... This is only the SECOND COMPLETE SPECIMEN THAT THE PREPARATOR HAS FOUND AND PREPARED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS!! EXTREMELY RARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Gillicus Skeleton 1 Price $
