This is an example of the authentic fossil Burfish, Chilomycterus, tooth plate you will receive. This specimen has been cut and polished to show the chamber details. Your specimen may be slightly smaller or larger. Your authentic specimen comes in a 3.5 x 2.5-inch acrylic display case with a detailed description of your specimen. Every fossil is one of a kind, unique. Your authentic fossil will be similar to the one shown in the photos. If you are not completely satisfied with your specimen you can return it for a full refund minus the shipping charges.
Fossil Burrfish
Tooth Plate
Chilomycterus sp.
Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek Mine, Aurora, NC (Miocene age 14.5 MYA.
Burrfish fall into a family of spiny puffers or boxfish (Diodontiadae) that have small, rigid, erectile spines that remain standing straight up all the time. This is unlike other pufferfish whose spines lay flat against its body until the animal inflates.
Authentic Fossil
1.5 to 2 inches
Item 4053
Category: Authentic Fossils
Type: Teeth
Phylum: Vertebrates
Class: Fish
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