Xiphactinus Large Fossil Fish Skull Wall Display

Xiphactinus Fossil Fish Skull Reproduction

Own a Xiphactinus audax, a Prehistoric Predator of the Late Cretaceous Seas. This visually engaging wall display makes a dramatic statement in any home office, museum, or educational exhibit.

Xiphactinus Location and Habitat

Xiphactinus lived roughly 80 million years ago in the warm, shallow seas that once divided North America and Europe. Growing up to 18 feet long and weighing nearly 800 pounds, these powerful predators are easily recognized by their fang-like teeth and streamlined, tarpon-like body. Fossil evidence even shows entire smaller fish preserved inside their stomachs — proof of their tendency to swallow prey whole.

Xiphactinus and the Western Interior Seaway

During the Late Cretaceous, North America was split by the vast Western Interior Seaway, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Circle. Over millions of years, this shallow ocean deposited layers of chalk that became the famous Niobrara Formation of western Kansas — a site world-renowned for its exquisitely preserved marine life, including fish, sharks, reptiles, and birds.

Historical Discovery and Provenance

This replica was cast from a specimen discovered by legendary fossil hunter George F. Sternberg in the Niobrara chalk beds of Kansas. Sternberg’s finds helped populate major museums worldwide and expanded our understanding of Cretaceous marine ecosystems.

Xiphactinus Replica Details

This professional-grade reproduction was cast directly from the original fossil under exclusive permission from the Fick Fossil and History Museum. It preserves every detail of the original skull and is produced using durable, museum-quality materials for accurate educational display.

• Scientific Name: Xiphactinus audax
• Formation: Niobrara Chalk, Western Kansas, USA
• Geologic Age: Late Cretaceous (~80 million years)
• Provenance: Cast with permission of the Fick Fossil and History Museum
• Display Type: Professional wall-mount fossil reproduction

Why Collectors Value This Piece

This is not a toy or casual replica — it’s an authentic museum-grade reproduction of a scientifically important fossil. Its lifelike realism, provenance, and educational value make it ideal for collectors, educators, and institutions alike.

Fantastic Xiphactinus Replica Wall Display Art

Bring a piece of deep time to your wall. This Xiphactinus audax fossil skull replica captures the fierce beauty of the ancient Cretaceous oceans — a true statement piece for any mini-museum or science-themed collection. We only have this one!

This Xiphactinus audax fossil fish skull is a professional reproduction and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity.