Cathlesichthys Explained

Cathlesichthys is an extinct genus of homostiid arthrodire from Wee Jasper, during the Early Devonian.[1]

Etymology

The generic epithet honors Ian and Helen Cathles, being a compound of their surname combined with the Greek word for fish ιχθύς (ichthýs). The specific epithet refers to the location of where it was found (Wee Jasper).

Description

Cathlesichthys is known from an incomplete paranuchal, and nuchal plates, attaining a skull length of around 20 cm.

Notes and References

  1. 10.1671/1942-1. Large brachythoracid arthrodires (Placoderm fishes) from the early Devonian of Wee Jasper, New South Wales, Australia, with a discussion of basal brachythoracid characters . 2004 . Young . Gavin C. . Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology . 24 . 1–17 . 129319924 .

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