Biology:Cathlesichthys
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Cathlesichthys is an extinct genus of homostiid arthrodire from the Wee Jasper reef in New South Wales, Australia, during the Early Devonian.[1][2]
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).[1]
Description
Cathlesichthys is known from an incomplete paranuchal, and nuchal plates, attaining a skull length of around 20 cm.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Young, Gavin C. (2004). "Large brachythoracid arthrodires (Placoderm fishes) from the early Devonian of Wee Jasper, New South Wales, Australia, with a discussion of basal brachythoracid characters". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 24: 1–17. doi:10.1671/1942-1.
- ↑ Zapalski, Mikołaj K.; Berkowski, Błażej; Skompski, Stanisław; Pickett, John W.; Young, Gavin C. (2025). "Ancient depths: Unprecedented completeness of mesophotic coral-fish ecosystem from the Devonian of Eastern Gondwana". Gondwana Research 142: 252-261. ISSN 1342-937X. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1342937X25000887.
Wikidata ☰ Q116235708 entry
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