Ctenopristis Temporal range: Maastrichtian | |
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Genus: | Ctenopristis Arambourg, 1940 |
Species: | C. nougareti |
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Ctenopristis nougareti Arambourg, 1940 | |
Ctenopristis is a genus of sclerorhynchoid whose fossils are found in rocks dating from the Maastrichtian stage in Jordan. The anterior teeth of Ctenopristis have a high cusp compared to certain other ancient sawfish genera.