Thursday, August 5, 2021

Eomyrohis latisphinus Eel Fossil

 


This eel fossil was on display at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City in July 2018. The specimen was named Eomyrohis latisphinus. Name means "dawn eel-snake". It was found at Monte Bolca, Italy and dates to the late Eocene Epoch (40 million years ago). Accession number is AMNH 9522.

Learn more about the museum at https://www.amnh.org/