Family Trachichthyidae Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Order Beryciformes | |
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Similar Sparnodus, Ctenothrissa, Ductor, Leptolepides sprattiformis, Beryciformes | ||
Hoplopteryx is an extinct genus of Trachichthyidae from the Cretaceous.
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Biology
Hoplopteryx has a dorsal fin supported by nine unjointed, bony rays, deeply forked, homocercal tail, a moderately developed anal fin, and a pelvic fin located well forward. The snout is quite short, the eyes fairly large, and both jaws of the upturned mouth hold small teeth.
Habitat
Hoplopteryx was a marine fish, living in shallow chalk seas.
Size
Hoplopteryx was at a typical length 27cm.
References
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