What kind of Fossil is This

[kiwi191]

Would like for someone to tell me what type of fossil this is. It is a rock maybe limestone with a fossilized fish on each side
it is a little over 4 inches long

 

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[bakergeol]

Looks like a good guess- fossil fish in limestone. I am an invertebrate guy so fossil fish are a question mark for me. Take it to a university Geology Department that has a vertebrate paleontologist for a look see. I am sure no one here has a clue- or "How many vertebrate paleontologists visit TN"?

A really great find in my book and get it looked at by an expert
George

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

HI Baker , invertebrate eh?? You certainly will find many interesting specimens in here heheheheeh

Seriously, I agree with you.

Appol. gals/guys

Tropical Tramp

 

[Tabfry]

I am an invertebrate guy...

Guess that would make it hard to stand up-right, huh?

 

[diggummup]

What state was this found in? Nice fossil.How big is it?

 

[fossilhunter]

Great,find would you like to sell this specimen?Looks to be limestone,A simple test could tell you if it is indeed limestone,drop a few drops of vinegar on and if it fizzes and bubbles , it is limestone.We would be interested in buying this fossil

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

[=fossilhunter
A simple test could tell you if it is indeed limestone,drop a few drops of vinegar on and if it fizzes and bubbles , it is limestone.
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Do not put the vinegar on the face of the speciman. but on the back where it will
not show.

El Tropical Tramp

 

[chong2]

bought

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

bought ?? Nothing more? sigh

Tropical Tramp

 

[kiwi191]

bought ?? Nothing more? sigh

Tropical Tramp
[/ quote] yes it was bought for 5.00 about 15 years ago

 

[chong2]

i cant tell but it looks like a fish

 

[DigEmAll]

To Quote Bakergeol "I'm an invertebrate guy so..."

Does this mean you have no spine? LOL




Fantastic Fish Fosil Find!

 

[bakergeol]

To Quote Bakergeol "I'm an invertebrate guy so..."

Does this mean you have no spine? LOL




Fantastic Fish Fossil Find!

Well after three commented on this- I deserve the ribbing. My MS thesis was a study of invertebrate fossils.

HH
George

 

[zootman]

I'm no expert but it kind of looks like a baby celocanth( hope I spelled that right) as I said I'm no expert!
Zootman

 

[diggummup]

Spelled coelacanth.I thought that at first but I can't see enough detail to tell.Iwas also thinking it could be a knightia fish fossil.