Septarian Nodule Slice polish Species of Xiphactinus were voracious

Species of Xiphactinus were voracious predatory fish

and Astephus have all been found with Knightia in either their jaws or stomachs

villagers started mining the deposit and continued into the 1970s

was positioned near the center or slightly ventral within the shell

Bony-Tongue Fish - 2 Species Identified: Phareodus encaustus & Phareodus testis

Septarian Nodule Slice polish Species of Xiphactinus were voraciousStunning septarian nodule slice measuring approx. 6. 5" x 5. 25" x 0. 375" Utah Septarians are found in Southern Utah, about 15 miles from Zion National Park. Septarians were formed sometime during the Cretaceous Period, also known as the age of dinosaurs, between 144 to 65 million years ago. During this period of time what is now known as the Gulf of Mexico extended into present day Utah, forming a vast interior sea. On this ancient seabed