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Knightia Fish
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- ~50 million years
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Excellent Knightia fossil fish, 5-10cm in length, ~50 million years old, presented in original cream-coloured limestone
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You will receive the exact fossil shown for your chosen specimen.
Gift Suitable
Knightia is a perfect display piece that shows great detail and draws attention, perfect for any enthusiast who either wants a unique specimen for their collection, or to display framed in a prominent area of their home.
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Specimen Details
Species
Knightia eocaena
Age
~50 million years
Period
Eocene
Origin
Wyoming, Utah, Colorado (USA)
Formation
Green River Formation (USA)
Dimensions
Matrix: 10cm x 7.5cm tall. Fossil: 6.9cm wide x 2cm tall ()
Type
Genuine fossil
Display
Framed, hanging or table-top
Listing
Choose your exact specimen
Gift suitable
Yes
About This Fossil
Knightia lived in huge shoals in large freshwater lakes during the Eocene, around 50 million years ago.
They come from one of the most famous fossil sites on Earth, the Green River Formation in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado.
These are early ray-finned fish, herring-like, and some of the most recognisable fossils you can find.
Formation & Preservation
Knightia fossils form in low oxygen environments as the fish sat at the bottom of the river, protected from predators. Lime sediment deposited on top of the bodies preserve and compress them in limestone as the organic material is replaced by carbon and minerals.
What Makes This Specimen Special
Authenticity & Sourcing
Real vs Replica
- This is a genuine fossil — not a replica unless clearly stated. Clearly described and honestly presented.
- You will receive the exact specimen you select.
Ethical Sourcing
- Sourced from established suppliers and known commercial sites — never protected, scientifically significant, or restricted localities. Origin and sourcing information is shared where known.
- ✓We will not knowingly handle fossils removed in breach of any country's heritage or export laws.
Origin & Natural Variation
Stated origin (Wyoming, Utah, Colorado (USA)) and formation (Green River Formation (USA)) are based on supplier information and available geological references. Identification can vary in certainty — especially for fragments — so where exact locality cannot be independently verified, we describe the formation rather than a single quarry.
Fossils are natural objects. Expect minor variation in colour, matrix, mineralisation, and surface detail. Any known repair, restoration, polishing, or composite material is disclosed in the description — we do not present restored areas as original.
Read our full authenticity & honest descriptions policy or the authenticity & sourcing clause in our terms.
Shipping, Returns & Packaging
• UK shipping: Free on orders over £50. Standard £3.95.
• International: Available worldwide. Rates at checkout.
• Packaging: Individually wrapped, cushioned, and boxed. Fragile specimens receive extra protection.
• Dispatch: Usually within 1–2 working days.
• Returns: 30-day returns. Contact us first. Item must be in original condition.