Interesting specimen of Anaethalion angustus, a Late Jurassic fossil fish from the world-famous Solnhofen Limestone of Eichstätt, Germany.
Anaethalion was a small ray-finned fish that inhabited the tropical marine environments of the Solnhofen archipelago approximately 150 million years ago. Its slender body and delicate skeletal structure make it a characteristic representative of the exceptionally diverse fish fauna preserved in these deposits.
The fine-grained lithographic limestones of the Solnhofen region are internationally renowned for their exceptional fossil record, preserving organisms with remarkable anatomical detail. The locality has produced an extraordinary assemblage of fishes, crustaceans, marine reptiles, pterosaurs and other organisms, providing a unique window into Late Jurassic ecosystems.
A classic Jurassic fossil fish from one of the most celebrated fossil localities in the world. Anaethalion angustus is an attractive addition to collections focused on fossil fishes, Solnhofen fauna, Jurassic vertebrates and European paleontology.Its taxonomic interest and prestigious Eichstätt provenance make it particularly suitable for specialized private collections, educational displays and natural history collections.
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