Rhamphexocoetus

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Rhamphexocoetus
Temporal range: Lutetian [1]
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Genus: Rhamphexocoetus
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. 1 2 Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Retrieved 2009-02-27.