1.1" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 4.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide

Comes with a Certificate of  Authenticity.

The item pictured is the one you will receive.

100 million years old Cretaceous Age.

This authentic Carpopenaeus fossil shrimp is naturally preserved in limestone, revealing exceptional detail from the Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years old. The specimen provides a rare and captivating look at prehistoric marine life, with fine anatomical features that highlight the delicate structure of this ancient crustacean.

The limestone deposits that yield these fossils have been known since antiquity and were famously referenced by the Greek historian Herodotus, who described them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many fossil shrimp that have been altered for display, this specimen remains completely original and unrestored, allowing its true natural preservation and scientific authenticity to be fully appreciated.

An exceptional Carpopenaeus specimen from Lebanon's Cretaceous deposits, dating approximately 100 million years before present. This crustacean fossil exhibits superior preservation within its original sedimentary matrix, with anatomical features—including segmentation, appendages, and exoskeletal detail—rendered with high fidelity. The specimen has undergone no chemical treatment or mechanical alteration, maintaining its original paleontological integrity. These Lebanese fossil horizons, recognized since antiquity as repositories of marine fauna, continue to yield material of substantial scientific and collecting value. The unaltered condition of this example provides reliable morphological data and represents an authentic archive of Mesozoic marine biodiversity. Certificate of authenticity included.