EXTINCTIONS- EXTREMELY DETAILED RHINOBATOS GUITARFISH FOSSIL - SUPER IMPRESSIVE!

Description

Name
:   Rhinobatos hakelensis (Guitarfish)
Age:
Middle Cretaceous
Formation:
Cenomanian Layers
Location:
Haquel, Lebanon
Size:
Fish is almost 6 inches wide!
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This is one of our favorite types of Lebanese fossils! It is an extremely detailed Rhinobatos hakelensis from the quarries near Hajoula, Lebanon. Lebanese fossils like this are hard to acquire due to continued political unrest in the area. Rhinobatos is not a true Stingray, but rather a Guitarfish. Rhinobatos retains more primitive, shark-like characteristics than other batoids - its tail is strong, and both caudal and dorsal fins are present. Most Guitarfishes tend to have a short snout, unnotched pelvic fins, and hundreds of small teeth forming a crushing dentition - this specimen is no different. This fine example has great form, beautiful natural color, and is extremely detailed - the individual backbone discs are easily seen, and the flukes are beautifully preserved. The distinct Guitarfish is wonderfully showcased on the natural plate of limestone. And there is ABSOLUTELY NO RESTORATION on this striking fossil! This is a very impressive fossil "guitar-ray" that would display beautifully on a shelf or in any fossil collection.
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