Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact
- Paleontologists discovered a newly identified fish species, Ferruaspis brocksi, in central New South Wales, Australia, dating back up to 16 million years to the Miocene Epoch.
- The fossilized freshwater fish was so well-preserved that researchers could determine its last meal of phantom midge larvae, insect wings, and a small bivalve.
- The discovery of F. Brocksi suggests it may have spent its entire life in freshwater, offering insights into the region's ancient ecosystem and food chains.
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Scientists discover new 15 million-year old fish with last meal fossilized inside its stomach
Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new fish species called Ferruaspis brocksi, which lived 15 million years ago, and some of the fish have their final meals preserved inside their stomachs.
15-million-year-old fish fossil found in Australia’s desert offers rare insights
SCIENCE & TECH| Jochen Brocks, who found the fossil, said, "This little fish is one of the most beautiful fossils I've found at McGraths Flat, and finding the first vertebrate among the abundant plant and insect fossils was a real surprise."
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