Errolosteus
Errolosteus goodradigbeensis is an extinct buchanosteid arthrodire placoderm.[1] Its fossils have been found in Emsian-aged marine strata of New South Wales, Australia.
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| Family: | White, 1952 |
| Genus: | Errolosteus |
| Species: | E. goodradigbeensis |
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| Errolosteus goodradigbeensis Young, 1981 | |
The holotype of E. goodradigbeensis was described at the same as its sympatric relative, Arenipiscis. Errolosteus can be distinguished by having a comparatively short, broad skull.
References
- Young, G.C. (1981-01-01). "New Early Devonian brachythoracids (placoderm fishes) from the Taemas - Wee Jasper region of New South Wales". Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology. 5 (4): 245–271. doi:10.1080/03115518108566994. ISSN 0311-5518.
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