Authentic Fish Fossil from Fossil Lake – Nature’s Perfectly Preserved Artwork!

 Ancient Echoes: Fossilized Fish Plate from Wyoming’s Fossil Lake

Size:  138mm x 133mm x 10mm Approximately

Weight:  471 gram

This authentic fossil fish plate comes from the heart of Fossil Lake, a prehistoric body of water that existed 50 million years ago in what is now Wyoming. The lake's mineral-rich, oxygen-poor waters prevented scavengers and decay, allowing fish to settle undisturbed on the lakebed. Over time, paper-thin layers of limestone and organic material slowly encased them, preserving each specimen in remarkable detail.

This fossil plate is a stunning example of nature’s ability to capture and immortalize life. The fine limestone matrix surrounding the fish allows even the most delicate features—scales, fins, and spines—to remain intact. Carefully extracted by skilled paleontologists, this plate offers a rare glimpse into a time when Wyoming was a lush, subtropical paradise teeming with ancient aquatic life. Whether displayed in a home, office, or museum, this fossil fish plate serves as both a striking decorative piece and a tangible connection to Earth’s distant past.