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Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)

Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
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Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)
Prionolepis cataphractus (Pictet und Humbert, 1866)

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Here is a relatively large fossil predatory fish of the species Prionolepis cataphractus from the upper cretaceous of the Lebanon. As a special feature, this specimen shows the remains of several small prey fish in belly. The Prionolepis measures approx. 220 mm in length.

 
 

Location:

 Hakel, Byblos, Lebanon 
Size of Plate:about 145 x 75 mm
Age:Lower upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian,  Hakel Formation   (about 100 Ma)

Product no.: 10541