{"product_id":"fossil-fish-plate-halec","title":"Fossil Fish Plate (Halec)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back approximately 98 million years with this impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fossil fish from the Cretaceous Period of Lebanon. This beautifully preserved predatory bony fish measures approximately 8.25 inches long and rests on a natural limestone matrix measuring approximately 10 x 5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fossil displays remarkable anatomical detail, including its elongated body, prominent head, pointed teeth, visible vertebral column, delicate fin structures, and distinctive forked tail. Its rich reddish-brown coloration contrasts beautifully against the light beige limestone, creating a striking display piece that highlights the extraordinary preservation of ancient marine life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne interesting feature is the small, mustache-like structure extending from the fish's lower jaw. This is believed to be a remnant of another fish preserved alongside the specimen rather than an anatomical feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a predatory ray-finned fish that inhabited the warm marine waters of the ancient Tethys Ocean during the Cretaceous Period. Fossils of this genus are found in Lebanon's renowned fossil-bearing limestone deposits, particularly near the villages of Haqel (Hakel) and Hjoula. These deposits are celebrated worldwide for their exceptionally preserved marine fossils, including fish, crustaceans, and other ancient sea creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating specimen offers a glimpse into an ancient marine ecosystem and 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\u003eHalec\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 8.25 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 10 x 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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":47121822941380,"sku":"FSS-FSH-HLC","price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Halec1.png?v=1793130508","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/fossil-fish-plate-halec","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}