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Name:   Bothriolepis canadensis
Age:  Upper Devonian
Formation:  Escuminac Formation
Location:  Escuminac Bay, Quebec, Canada
Size:  Fish is 4.6" long, 5.4" wide
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This is an excellent example of a classic fossil fish. It is a large Bothriolepis canadensis from Quebec, Canada. This specimen was acquired by Edward Books unprepared in the 1960's, and we acquired it from him in 1988. This specimen was microscopically prepared in the EXTINCTIONS Prep Lab here in Colorado. Bothriolepis, or ''pitted scale'', was a bottom-dwelling armored fish from the Devonian. The head and pectoral fins were covered with highly-ornamented armor plates, but the trunk and tail were naked to the elements (see illustration). This specimen has the main cephalic armor and the armored pectoral fins intact and beautifully articulated. The highly ornamented plates are incredibly well preserved and exhibit amazing detail. The array of sharp spines on the pectoral fins are also intact, which is quite inusual. The fish is wonderfully displayed on the rounded limestone concretion. This is a fantastic example of a classic Devonian fish that was found decades ago and recently professionally cleaned with modern preparation techniques.

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