kickingfrog Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Looks like a sheapshead to me... Maybe Terry can confirm that? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/fossilized-fish-found-during-excavation-in-calgary-suburb-1.3090047?cmp=rss Fossilized fish found during excavation in Calgary suburbWorker with excavation company made the discovery in the neighbourhood of EvanstonCBC News Posted: May 27, 2015 2:54 PM MT Last Updated: May 27, 2015 2:54 PM MT One of five fossilized fish recently discovered in Calgary. (University of Calgary) A school of fossilized fish estimated to be 60 million years old was discovered in the basement of a new developmentin northwest Calgary. University of Calgary paleontologist Darla Zelenitsky is calling the discovery very important. Edgar Nernberg, who works for a local excavation company, found the fish while digging a basement in the neighbourhood of Evanston. The five fish were found in a block of sandstone in the Paskapoo Formation underneath Calgary and much of the surrounding area. The formation is estimated to be 60 million years old. Complete fossils from this time period are extremely rare. Zelenitsky and Nernberg will be hosting a tour of the site for media on Thursday. Edited May 27, 2015 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I think it's a ROCK bass!! Very cool find thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I vote triggerfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 That's really cool. Being 60 million years old would imply that they were around while or just after the dinosaurs were wiped out. Very interesting find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 The irony is that the guy is a creationist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUMP KNOWS Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 That's so cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneeleven Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I would have definitely kept this as art for my house. Very cool. Edited June 11, 2015 by Oneeleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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