50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in what is now known as southwest Wyoming. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in what is now known as southwest Wyoming. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in what is now known as southwest Wyoming. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in SW Wyoming, USA. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in what is now known as southwest Wyoming. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
SOLD - The "aquarium" contains a Freshwater Stingray & 2 Priscacara serrate (Rounded crushing teeth suggest this fish ate shrimp, crayfish or ostracods), Diplomystus dentatus, (second most common fish in Fossil Lake), Knightia eocaena (Wyoming’s state fossil & most common found in Fossil Lake).
Second most common fish in Fossil Lake, WY. Length up to 24".
We also carry a variety of smaller specimens of Displomystus, Knightia & others. Contact us for more information.
50 million yrs ago ancient Fossil Lake existed in what is now known as southwest Wyoming. The laminated limestones contain the highest concentration of articulated fossil fish in the world & is the world’s best Paleogene record of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
Orthoceras are distant relatives of the squid, octopus, & nautilus families. A long, straight sea animal, they most resemble the squid, & were prolific between 430-500 million yrs ago. We also carry smaller plates & single pieces that sell for $3.00-$18.00.
Ichthysaur Vertebrae. 3 1/4" diameter, 1 3/8" thick each
La Tierra Mineral Gallery stocks a great selection of fossils. These fossils have come from areas around the globe. They are, of course, one-of-a-kind works of art from Mother Nature.
If you see a piece you want to purchase, please call between 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday or 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday (Eastern Time) at (843) 344-0184. We are happy to accept your order by phone.
Or email-- be sure to indicate the full product name, give us your phone number, and tell us the best time to call you.
For a current listing of all fossils, please call, email, or visit our Facebook page here.
We look forward to talking with you. Thank you for your interest in La Tierra Mineral Gallery.
