{"title":"Triassic fossil fish from Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Triassic fish fossils from Madagascar, featuring rare species with exceptional preservation. Perfect for fossil collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fossils date back to the Early Triassic (~250 million years ago), shortly after the Permian-Triassic extinction—the most catastrophic mass extinction in Earth’s history. Few fossil sites worldwide preserve vertebrates from this recovery phase, making Madagascar’s fish fossils exceptionally rare and valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eThe fossils include early ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii), which are ancestors to the vast majority of modern fish. 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Around half a dozen distinct species have been described from this locality. Due to the nature of the preservation, this particular specimen is difficult to identify with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: ? 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