Fish eats fisch, Prionolepis

This predatory fish of the genus Prionolepis egerton comes from the Upper Cretaceous sediments 
and is around 100 million years old.

The fossil was found in Hgula-Byblos in Lebanon.

Prionolepis swallowed their prey fish completely head first. And as a special feature 
the last meal is preserved at this fossil. You can clearly see a small eaten fish in the stomach.

The large fish measures approximately 21 cm. The small prey fish measures about 4 cm.

The stone is unbroken and measures approximately 19 x 18 x 1.5 cm.

Unusual exhibit for the advanced collector.

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