Priscacara serrata Cope, 1877; A fossil fish from Wyoming's Fossil Lake. The spine and ray counts for the dorsal and anal fins are clear and are as described for Priscacara serrata. The diagnostic serrated preopercle is difficult to make out as it has been flipped and is down near the lower front of the specimen. Once spotted, the serrations can be made out with aid of a small glass. This fossil Priscacara serrata is about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long.
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Plaque is 9" x 10.5" x .875" and weighs about 6 pounds.
Stock No.:
12.174
