{"product_id":"fossil-fish-plate-eurypholis","title":"Fossil Fish Plate (Eurypholis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back approximately 98 million years with this remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fossil fish from the Cretaceous Period of Lebanon. This fascinating predatory fish measures approximately 6.25 inches long and is preserved on a natural limestone matrix measuring approximately 6.75 x 4.25 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fossil displays impressive anatomical detail, including its large head, prominent fang-like teeth, elongated body, delicate fin structures, visible vertebral column, and distinctive forked tail. Particularly noteworthy are the broad, protective scales running along the spine behind its head, a characteristic feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its rich reddish-brown coloration contrasts beautifully against the light beige limestone, creating a striking display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a fierce predatory bony fish closely related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnchodus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the prehistoric fish commonly nicknamed the \"saber-toothed herring\" because of its oversized fangs. These formidable teeth helped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capture and hold slippery prey in the warm marine waters of the ancient Tethys Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossils of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are found in Lebanon's renowned Cretaceous limestone deposits, which are celebrated worldwide for their exceptional preservation of prehistoric marine life. These ancient seabeds have yielded remarkable fossils of fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms, providing a fascinating glimpse into ecosystems that existed alongside the dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its impressive teeth, distinctive armor-like scales, and beautifully preserved skeletal features, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen makes an excellent addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or natural history exhibit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurypholis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cretaceous (approximately 98 million years ago)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lebanon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.75 x 4.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Authenticity\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121896702148,"sku":"FSS-FSH-EUR","price":474.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Eurypholis1.jpg?v=1793133123","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/fossil-fish-plate-eurypholis","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}