Rare triassic fisch positiv- and negativslab

This fossilized fish comes from the upper Triassic (Noricum, about 220 million years old) from Wiestal near Hallein near
Salzburg in Austria.

Finds of fossil fish from the Triassic are great rarities. Salzburg was lucky enough to have a short-term digestion in the Wiestal near Hallein
containing the remains of these rare fishes. Their quality is unique and of international importance. The fossil-containing material was mined
until a few decades ago. Stone oil was extracted from the bitumen-containing rock (main dolomite). The Romans already used this stone for
floor mosaics 1500 years ago.

The stones contain a complete "ganoid scale" (Schmelzschupper) fish Ophiopsis attenuata in positive- negative preservation.

They belong to the group of bonefish that did not have bones at that time. The bones later developed from the ganoid scales.
These "ganoid scale" fishes were scientifically described in 1905 by Prof. Uhlig, Prof. Diener and private lecturer Arthaber from the
Geological and Paleontological Institute of the University of Vienna.

The fish measures about 7,5 cm. Both stones measure about 16,5 x 11 x 2 cm. One stone was broken and have been glued, no further manipulations!

This exhibition is an unique piece and was legally collected on private land in the year 1994. The search was only possible
for a few weeks, since then the site has been totally closed.

Rare opportunity at an affordable price - don't miss this one!

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