Fine complete spinous fish Aphanius crassicaudus ; Miocene of Tuscany, Italy

Description

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Offered is a finely preserved 5.5cm and essentially complete example of the rarely offered spinous teleost fish
Aphanius crassicaudus
(Agassiz 1839), from the Miocene, Congeria beds (Upper Messinian) of Cunero, Tuscany, Italy.
With dorsal, ventral and tail fins intact, and with the vertebral column and ribs in fine detail, this specimen also preserves the stout spines that no doubt protected this small fish from its many predators..........
Matrix approx. 6.5cm X 4cm.
Great price for a displayable example of an unusual Italian fish.............