Juvenile Caridosuctor populosum-Montana-BG87

Taxa: Caridosuctor populosum

Age: Carboniferous-Mississippian

Geology: Heath Limestone-Bear Gulch Member

Locality: Fergus County, Montana

Caridosuctor populosum

Caridosuctor populosum is an extinct species of prehistoric fish found in the Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana, dating back to the Mississippian period (approximately 330 million years ago). This fish is notable for its elongated body, large pectoral fins, and a distinctively streamlined shape, suggesting it was a fast and agile swimmer. The Bear Gulch Limestone is known for its exceptional preservation of marine life, providing detailed insights into the anatomy and ecology of species like Caridosuctor populosum.

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.