Garfish | Atractosteus simplex | Green River Formation | Wyoming Jasper Their crescent-shaped tails allowed them

Their crescent-shaped tails allowed them to propel to high speeds in the water

both maintained in their original orientation

The surface ornamentation is predominantly smooth

Burmese amber

Because of the bentonite content

Garfish | Atractosteus simplex | Green River Formation | Wyoming Jasper Their crescent-shaped tails allowed themAtractosteus simplex Eocene (51. 98 million years) Green River Formation, Wyoming In Stone Fossils Private Quarry Plate approx. size: 32. 75" x 24. 75" Gar fish approx. size: 26" long This beautiful specimen has had absolutely no repair or restoration. An interesting feature of this specimen is that part of the spinal column is protruding through the scales. Usually you do not see the backbone on Gar fish because it remains buried beneath the scales.