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Authentic Onchopristis Sawfish Barb in Acrylic Display Case

This is an example of the authentic Fossil Sawfish Rostral Barb you will receive. Your specimen may be slightly smaller or larger. Your authentic specimen comes in a 3.5 x 2.5-inch acrylic display case with a detailed description of your specimen. Every fossil is one of a kind, unique. Your authentic fossil will be similar to the one shown in the photos. If you are not completely satisfied with your specimen you can return it for a full refund minus the shipping charges.

Onchopristis
Authentic Sawfish Rostral Barb

Onchopristis is an extinct genus of sawfish from the Cretaceous of North Africa, Europe and North America. Like other sawfish, it had a long rostrum with large tooth like denticles similar to other sawfishes. This feature was convergently evolved, and its closest living relatives are skates. Isolated rostral denticles are the most common fossils. Onchopristis are characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth arranged in a way that resembles a saw. Modern day sawfishes are among the largest fish with some species reaching lengths of 23-25 feet. They are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical costal marine and brackish estuarine waters, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes.