Dapedium Punctatus Fossil Replica
$76.00
The various species of Dapedium ranged from 9 to 40 centimetres (3.5 to 15.7 in) long, and all had an oval to near-circular body.
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Description
Dapedium Punctatus Fossil Replica – Fish measures 16.8 inches. Dapedium Punctatus Fossil Replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA. Lias, Holzmaden-Terk, Germany. Found by Dr. B JHauff Wurttemburg.
The various species of Dapedium ranged from 9 to 40 centimetres (3.5 to 15.7 in) long, and all had an oval to near-circular body. The skin was covered with thick, rhomboid, ganoid (enamel-like) scales. The smallest species so far found is D. noricum.
The skull was armoured with bony dermal plates, which were especially plentiful in the orbital region. These bones bore irregular tubercles.
The small pectoral and pelvic fins, along with the extended dorsal and anal fins formed a functional unit with the tail. The tail was short and stout, providing the power for a sudden change in direction while the fish was swimming.
The upper jaw of Dapedium was moveable and could protrude from the mouth, enabling a wider gape to capture larger prey.
Scientific classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Osteichthyes
- (unranked): Halecomorphi
- Order: †Dapediiformes
- Family: †Dapediidae
- Genus: †Dapedium
- Temporal range: Late Triassic–Middle Jurassic
- Conservation status: Extinct
This dapedium punctatus fossil replica showcases the thick ganoid scales typical of Jurassic ray-finned fish, similar to the preservation seen in a knightia humilis fish replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 30 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 16.8 in |