Fossil Fishes Exhibit

The fossil fishes exhibit is located to the right of the front doors of the visitor center.

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Captioned Media, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Internet/WiFi Available, Junior Ranger Booklet Available, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Theater/Auditorium, Toilet - Flush, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchairs Available

The fossil fishes exhibit has 16 species on display. Fishes are the most commonly collected fossils in the area. The most common fish, Knightia eocaena, is in several mass mortalities at the top of the case. Another common fish Diploymystus dentatus is on display as are less common fishes such as the two species of Phareodus, Asineops squamifrons, and Hypsiprisca sp.