Desmostylus Hesperus
Temblor Formation
Miocene age
Monocline Ridge, Coalinga,
Fresno Co., California
This is a rare fossil. The location where these were found can no longer be collected from. The name Desmostylus is from the Greek meaning "linked pillars". This was an aquatic marine mammal similar to a hippo.
Matrix measures 2.75 inch x 2.5 inch Tooth measures 1.5 x 1 x 1.25 inch
Gehard G.H. Muehle collection