EXCEPTIONALLY RARE Dapedium Fossil Fish – Museum Grade Posidonia Shale Specimen – Holzmaden, Germany – Jurassic Toarcian

Description EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MUSEUM-GRADE DAPEDIUM FOSSIL FISH An extraordinary and museum-quality specimen of the extinct ray-finned fish Dapedium, this fossil originates from the iconic Posidonia Shale (Posidonienschiefer) of Holzmaden, Swabian Jura, Stuttgart, Germany. Dating back to the Toarcian Stage of the Lower Jurassic (Upper Lias) approximately 182 million years ago, this piece exemplifies the remarkable preservation that makes Holzmaden fossils world-famous. Fossil Details: Species: Dapedium sp. Type: Fossilized ray-finned fish Age: Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage (Upper Lias) Formation: Posidonia Shale (Posidonienschiefer) Location: Holzmaden, Swabian Jura, Stuttgart, Germany Depositional Environment: Anoxic marine basin with fine-grained sediment, allowing exceptional skeletal and scale preservation Morphological Features: Classic deep, diamond-shaped body with ganoid scales; paddle-like fins; articulated skeletal structure typical of Dapedium Notable: Exceptional detail of scales and fin rays, highlighting the conservation lagerstätte quality of Holzmaden specimens Scale Reference: Scale rule in photos with 1cm squares/cube for accurate sizing Geological Context: The Posidonia Shale of Holzmaden is one of the most significant Jurassic fossil sites globally. The unique anoxic conditions of the marine basin during the Early Jurassic allowed unparalleled preservation of marine life. Dapedium is a key taxon from this deposit, representing an important part of Early Jurassic marine ecosystems. Additional Information: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Supplied with full mounting plates for optional wall hanging display. The fossil pictured is the exact specimen you will receive. Taxonomic Classification: Order: Semionotiformes Superfamily: Semionotoidea Family: Dapediidae Genus: Dapedium This is a rare opportunity to obtain a museum-grade Dapedium fossil fish from one of the most famous fossil deposits in the world, perfect for collectors, educational displays, or as a centerpiece in a natural history collection.