This listing features an exceptional Jianghanichthys hubeiensis fossil fish, a remarkable sucker fish species from the Eocene Period (~50 million years ago). Found in Jianghan City, Hubei Province, China, this well-preserved specimen provides a fascinating glimpse into ancient freshwater environments.
✔ Authentic Jianghanicthys fossil from the Eocene
✔ Well-preserved, showcasing fine skeletal structure and scales
✔ Fascinating species from an ancient freshwater environment
✔ An ideal specimen for collectors, educators, and researchers
All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.
Jianghanichthys hubeiensis is a species of ancient sucker fish that thrived in the freshwater ecosystems of Eocene China. It belonged to a group of primitive bony fish, likely feeding on small invertebrates and organic material along the lakebeds of its time.
The Eocene was a critical period in Earth’s history, seeing rapid diversification of mammals and freshwater fish. Fossils from this time provide key insights into the evolution of aquatic life, and Jianghanicthys represents an important species from the region.
This Jianghanicthys fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, museum-grade fossils, ensuring this specimen is a valuable addition to any collection, educational display, or investment in natural history.
A stunning and rare fossil specimen—own a genuine Eocene-era Jianghanichthys hubeiensis fish fossil today!