Leilão Bidspirit | A pair of fossil fish

A pair of fossil fish of the genus Lycoptera, a primitive fish that became extinct in East Asia during the Early Cretaceous period (about 120-130 million years ago). - Amazing item. Includes display stand. Average length 12 to 16 cm. These fossils are very common in the Yixian Formation in China, and are characterized by an elongated body, relatively small fins, and a forked tail. Helicoptera were freshwater fish that lived in large schools in ancient lakes.