Fossil Fish

Buried Treasure Fossils offers a large selection of top quality of fossil fish for sale. Fossil fish from the Green River Formation (US) include Diplomystus, Knightia, Mioplosus, Phareodus, and Priscacara. The Green River Fm. fossil fish are Eocene age and exhibit incredible preservation. We have Green River Fm. fossil fish specimens from the "split fish layer" and superb specimens from the "18" inch layer. We also have fossil fish from Italy and Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
- Phareodus encaustus$195.00
A TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 10" x 7.5". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 2.9 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X497 SIZE: 5-1/4" Plate size is 10" x 7.5".
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- Phareodus encaustus$185.00
A TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish from the 18 Inch Layer. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 1.8 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X498 SIZE: 5-3/4"
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- Priscacara liops$175.00
A Top Quality Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Priscacara liops is an extinct Perch from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!
X484 SIZE: 4-3/8" Plate size is 7.5" x 5.25".
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- Diplomystus dentatus$145.00
A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!
X467 SIZE: 7-3/8" Plate size: 8.5" x 6.5"
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Learn More - Mioplosus labracoides$145.00
A Top Quality, Mioplosus fish from the 18 inch layer. The Mioplosus labracoides is an extinct Perch-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA), Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. A wonderful display piece!
X491 SIZE: 5-9/16" Plate size: 9" x 6.5"
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- Diplomystus dentatus$135.00
A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!
X471 SIZE: 5-5/8" Plate size: 6.25" x 5.75"
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Learn More - Mioplosus labracoides$135.00
A Top Quality, Mioplosus fish from the 18 inch layer. The Mioplosus labracoides is an extinct Perch-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA), Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. A wonderful display piece!
X492 SIZE: 5-3/8" Plate size: 8" x 6"
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- Mioplosus labracoides$135.00
A Top Quality, Mioplosus fish from the 18 inch layer. The Mioplosus labracoides is an extinct Perch-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA), Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. A wonderful display piece! Incredible detail!
X494 SIZE: 5-1/2"
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- Mioplosus labracoides$125.00
A Top Quality, Mioplosus fish from the 18 inch layer. The Mioplosus labracoides is an extinct Perch-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA), Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Excellent preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 2.5 lb. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X493 SIZE: 5-1/8" Plate size: 7.5" x 5"
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- Knightia eocaena$125.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Knightia fish from the 18 Inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Knightia eocaena is a Herring-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece. The BEST!
X452 SIZE: 6-1/8"
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- Diplomystus dentatus$115.00
A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!
X468 SIZE: 6-5/8" Plate size: 8" x 5"
Note - Adding 12 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish
Learn More - Priscacara liops$95.00
A Top Quality Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Priscacara liops is an extinct Perch from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!
X488 SIZE: 5-1/4"
Note - Adding 31 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2024 --> Link to Fossil Fish