Rhinobatos on Fossilized Reef
Rhinobatos sp.
Cretaceous
Santana Formation, Brazil
This unique presentation is composed of a guitarfish, prepared free of matrix, mounted on a slab of reef displaying numerous marine fossils. Known as a guitarfish due to its distinctive shape, Rhinobatos caught its prey using a suction technique. Seen here on a section of fossilized reef, one can imagine the once-living creature skimming the ocean floor in search of sustenance.
Measures 15 x 10 x 16.5in, specimen measures 18in
Cretaceous
Santana Formation, Brazil
This unique presentation is composed of a guitarfish, prepared free of matrix, mounted on a slab of reef displaying numerous marine fossils. Known as a guitarfish due to its distinctive shape, Rhinobatos caught its prey using a suction technique. Seen here on a section of fossilized reef, one can imagine the once-living creature skimming the ocean floor in search of sustenance.
Measures 15 x 10 x 16.5in, specimen measures 18in
Estimate:
US$ 5,000 - 6,500
£3,300 - 4,300
€3,900 - 5,100
£3,300 - 4,300
€3,900 - 5,100
Category: Natural History
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