Cathlesichthys
Cathlesichthys is an extinct genus of homostiid arthrodire from Wee Jasper, during the Early Devonian.[1]
| Cathlesichthys Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | †Placodermi |
| Order: | †Arthrodira |
| Suborder: | †Brachythoraci |
| Family: | †Homostiidae |
| Genus: | †Cathlesichthys |
| Species: | †C. weejasperensis |
| Binomial name | |
| †Cathlesichthys weejasperensis Young, 2004 | |
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
- 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. S2CID 129319924.
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