Phareodus testis | Green River Formation | Wyoming fossil Lepidotes (previously known as Lepidotus)

Lepidotes (previously known as Lepidotus) is an extinct genus of ray-finned fish that inhabited warm Jurassic seas teeming with life

and the larger American lion

There is some minor restoration

Specimen approx

Phareodus testis | Green River Formation | Wyoming fossil Lepidotes (previously known as Lepidotus)Phareodus testis Eocene (51. 98 Million Years Ago) Private Quarry, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Preparation by Carl Ulrich Obtained from the collection of Dr. William Rieger Specimen approx. size: 6" Matrix approx. size: 8. 75" x 7. 25" In the ancient waters of Fossil Lake, a formidable predator roamed. The Phareodus testis, a smaller but equally fascinating cousin of Phareodus encaustus. Both species boasted striking features, including pointy