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Dastilbe elongatus Silva-Santos, 1947

Dastilbe elongatus Silva-Santos, 1947
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Dastilbe elongatus Silva-Santos, 1947
Dastilbe elongatus Silva-Santos, 1947

Products description


This adult specimen of Dastilbe elongatus has a good contrast and preservation. Between the anal fin and the tail fin are some small spots colourised. Adult specimens are relative rare in the Crato formation. One theory says that this site provides good conditions for the brood of Dastilbe.  So maybe the Adult specimens of Dastilbe elongatus just came here in the breeding season.

This fish is about 137 mm long.

Location:

Nova Olinda, Ceara, Brazil
Size of stone:about 170 x 100 mm
Age:Lower Cretaceous, Santana Fm., Crato Member (about. 125 Mill. years)

Product no.: 2343