Locality: Lower Niobrara Formation, Lane Co., Kansas
Intact skull to be used as base of restoration
Description: This is the world’s only intact, articulated skeleton of this marine fish. Skulls and pectoral fins have been found for 130 years, but until we discovered this complete skeleton in 2003, no one knew what it looked like. It is truly one of a kind. About 5 feet (1.6m) long. Fossil is 85 million years old.
Specimen in jacket on display
Comments: Original skeleton is partially prepared at this writing. Final preparation and finishing as a wall mount will take 4 to 6 months from date of order. Data from this specimen was used for the reconstruction featured in National Geographic’s “Sea Monsters” IMAX film.
Availability: Delivery 2-4 months from date of acquisition.
Price:
$46,200 as-is.
$77,000 completely prepared and restored as a panel mount.
