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New 15-Million-Year-Old Fish Species Discovered in Australia

4/18/2025

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Australian scientists have unearthed a remarkable new fish species, Ferruaspis brocksi, dating back 15 million years at McGrath's Flat, New South Wales. This extraordinary discovery, complete with preserved stomach contents revealing an insect diet, also showcased color patterns that hint at sophisticated camouflage. Such findings deepen our insight into ancient aquatic ecosystems.

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Australian scientists have unearthed a remarkable new fish species, Ferruaspis brocksi, dating back 15 million years at McGrath's Flat, New South Wales. This extraordinary discovery, complete with preserved stomach contents revealing an insect diet, also showcased color patterns that hint at sophisticated camouflage. Such findings deepen our insight into ancient aquatic ecosystems.