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15-Million-Year-Old Fish Fossil Discovered in Australia

3/25/2025

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A remarkable discovery in New South Wales, Australia, has unveiled a 15-million-year-old freshwater fish fossil, Ferruaspis brocksi. This first-ever smelt fossil in Australia sheds light on its diet of phantom midge larvae and vibrant coloration, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient ecosystems and the evolution of aquatic life during the Miocene epoch.

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A remarkable discovery in New South Wales, Australia, has unveiled a 15-million-year-old freshwater fish fossil, Ferruaspis brocksi. This first-ever smelt fossil in Australia sheds light on its diet of phantom midge larvae and vibrant coloration, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient ecosystems and the evolution of aquatic life during the Miocene epoch.