Rhamphexocoetus

Rhamphexocoetus
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Genus: †
Bannikov et al., 1985
Species:
†R. volans
Binomial name
†Rhamphexocoetus volans
Bannikov et al., 1985

Rhamphexocoetus volans is an extinct bony fish that lived during the Lutetian epoch of Monte Bolca.[1] It combines features of both halfbeaks (i.e., its elongated lower jaw), and flying fishes (i.e., its elongated pectoral fins).

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References

  1. ^ a b Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Retrieved 2009-02-27.


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