{"product_id":"authentic-green-river-formation-fish-fossil-kemmerer-wyoming-limestone-slab-specimen","title":"Knightia Fossil Fish from Wyoming Green River Eocene","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong\u003eKnightia eocaena\u003c\/strong\u003e fossil was preserved approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e in the calm freshwater lakes of what is now southwestern Wyoming. As the most abundant fish species found in the famous Green River Formation, \u003cem\u003eKnightia\u003c\/em\u003e offers an extraordinary glimpse into one of Earth's best-preserved prehistoric ecosystems.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKnightia eocaena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene Epoch (Approximately 50 million years old)\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 119 × 70 × 13 mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 68 × 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 182 g\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePreservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fossil fish preserved in fine-grained limestone\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Authentic prehistoric fossil\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for fossil collections, educational displays, and natural history décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e is internationally celebrated for producing some of the finest fossil fish ever discovered. During the Eocene Epoch, a chain of peaceful freshwater lakes covered this region, where oxygen-poor conditions at the lake bottom slowed decomposition. Fine limestone sediments gently buried fish, plants, insects, and other organisms, preserving remarkable anatomical detail over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnightia eocaena\u003c\/em\u003e was a small schooling fish that formed an essential part of the ancient lake ecosystem. It served as prey for larger predatory fish, birds, reptiles, and early mammals, making it one of the most important species for understanding Eocene freshwater life. Today, these fossils are prized by collectors and museums alike for both their beauty and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen displays the distinctive body shape, vertebral column, fin rays, and forked tail that have made \u003cem\u003eKnightia\u003c\/em\u003e one of the most recognizable fossil fish in the world. Whether displayed in a collection, classroom, office, or home, it is an authentic piece of natural history that has remained hidden within the Earth for around \u003cstrong\u003e50 million years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45772669550788,"sku":"S344","price":470.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S344FishFossil_1.webp?v=1785249204","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/authentic-green-river-formation-fish-fossil-kemmerer-wyoming-limestone-slab-specimen","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}