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

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 2.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 0.4 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 Carpopenaeus longirostris fossil shrimp is an exceptionally preserved example of Cretaceous marine life, dating back approximately 100 million years. Encased within its natural limestone matrix, the specimen reveals fine anatomical detail that highlights the unique fossilization conditions of ancient marine environments. The fossil beds that produced these shrimp were famously described by Herodotus, who referred to them as “fish in the stones.”

Unlike restored or artificially enhanced fossils, this specimen remains completely original, preserving the shrimp’s delicate form exactly as it fossilized. Mineral-rich sediments protected the crustacean over millions of years, creating a natural record of prehistoric ocean ecosystems. Its authenticity and clarity make it highly valued among collectors and educational displays.