Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China particularly in the top jaw

particularly in the top jaw whilst some of the remaining teeth were in poor condition

deep in the forest

This one is also unusual as unlike many of the pieces that are from species in the United States

They are worn in traditional dances and historically in battle

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Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China particularly in the top jawThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and an almost complete example on the reverse, together with four partial skeletons. The whole slice measures 24cm x 12cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.