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RARE 50 Million-Year-Old Juvenile Stingray Fossil
Personally Discovered in Wyoming’s Legendary Green River Formation – Museum Quality Preparation
Offered for sale is an exceptionally rare juvenile stingray (Asterotrygon sp.) fossil, dating approximately 50 million years to the Eocene Epoch. This remarkable specimen was personally discovered in June 2026 in the world-famous Green River Formation near Kemmerer, Wyoming, one of the finest fossil deposits on Earth.
Unlike the more commonly encountered fossil fish from the Green River Formation, juvenile stingrays are exceedingly scarce, making this an outstanding addition to any serious fossil, natural history, or museum-quality collection.
Features
* Approximately 50 million years old
* Rare juvenile stingray fossil
* Personally discovered in the Green River Formation, Wyoming (June 2026)
* Professionally prepared and preserved by In Stone Fossils of Kemmerer, Wyoming, internationally recognized for producing museum-quality fossil preparations
*Preparation cost alone valued at $675
* Carbon fiber reinforced backing professionally installed for superior stability, durability, and long-term preservation
* Excellent natural detail with clearly visible body outline, fin structure, and partial tail
* Natural limestone matrix
This fossil has been expertly stabilized to ensure it can be safely displayed for generations while maintaining its scientific and aesthetic value.
Why This Specimen Is Special
Finding an intact juvenile stingray in the Green River Formation is extraordinarily uncommon. The delicate skeletal structure and soft body outline rarely survive the fossilization process. The exceptional preparation highlights the graceful circular disc and partial tail, creating an impressive display piece that represents one of North America’s most iconic fossil localities.
Whether you’re an advanced collector, museum enthusiast, educator, or investor in natural history, this specimen represents a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of prehistoric life.
Provenance
* Location: Green River Formation, near Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA
* Age: Approximately 50 million years (Eocene)
* Discovery: Personally collected in June 2026
* Preparation: Professionally prepared by In Stone Fossils, Kemmerer, WY
* Stabilization: Carbon fiber backing for maximum structural integrity
Shipping
The fossil will be professionally packaged with extreme care to ensure safe arrival. Fully insured shipping is recommended due to the rarity and value of the specimen.
