Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Pendant Hundreds of tightly packed teeth

Hundreds of tightly packed teeth forming a dental battery

this family comprises 10 modern species that thrive in tropical freshwater habitats across South America

Its name means “sword ray

which profoundly impacted marine biodiversity

Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Pendant Hundreds of tightly packed teethPhareodus encaustus 100% Natural Eocene (51. 98 Million Years Ago) Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA In Stone Fossils Private Quarry Plate size approx: 42. 5" x 29" Phareodus size approx: 24" This fossil specimen acquired unique taphonomy as it was preserved. The fossil wasn't altered or restored to make it look "better" or more complete. It's left in its original state, which gives us a more authentic look at the fossil's history. A fine layer of