Kalops diophrys-Montana-BG77

Taxa: Kalops diophrys

Age: Carboniferous-Mississippian

Geology: Heath Limestone-Bear Gulch Member

Locality: Fergus County, Montana

Kalops sp.

Kalops is an extinct genus of prehistoric fish from the Carboniferous period, specifically found in the Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana. This genus is notable for its well-preserved fossils, which offer detailed insights into its anatomy and ecology. Kalops likely had a streamlined body with distinct fin structures, aiding in its swift movement in the marine environments of the time. 

Bear Gulch Limestone

The Bear Gulch Limestone is a fossil-rich geological formation located in Montana, USA, known for its exceptional preservation of marine fossils from the Mississippian subperiod of the Carboniferous period, approximately 330 million years ago.