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Lot 8042

Garfish

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

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Garfish

Lepisosteus simplex
Knightia eocena
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming

Superb preservation and excellent preparation of a garfish shows characteristic shiny, diamond-shaped ganoid scales, well-articulated fins and intricate, sharp teeth. The ancient garfish possesses descendants in existence today. The smaller fish in the presentation is similar to the modern-day herring. Minimal restoration. Matrix measures 20 x 12in. Specimen measures 14 1/2in

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