2.3" Potaman Sp Fossil Freshwater Crab In Travertine Denizli Basin Southwest Turkey

Location: Denizli Basin, Southwest Turkey

Weight: 1 Pound 15.4 Ounces

Dimensions: 4.7 Inches Long, 3.6 Inches Wide, 2.1 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Crab Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

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Pleistocene Age, 400,000 Years old.

This extraordinary Potamon Sp., fossil freshwater crab, stands out for its exceptional three-dimensional preservation, capturing delicate anatomical details rarely seen in fossil crabs. The specimen is embedded in a white travertine matrix and coated with a thin calcium carbonate layer, which enhances its intricate features and overall visual appeal.

The travertine formed in mineral springs over the past 400,000 years in the Denizli Basin of Southwest Turkey, providing a perfect medium for preserving fragile organisms. This geological setting has resulted in fossils of remarkable clarity and detail, making the specimen both scientifically valuable and aesthetically impressive.

Discovered during quarrying operations for construction travertine, this fossil represents a rare example of a freshwater crab preserved in travertine, offering insights into the paleoecology and evolution of Potamon species. Its vivid 3D structure makes it an ideal piece for collectors, museums, and educational displays, highlighting the diversity of ancient freshwater ecosystems.