Balistomorphus

Balistomorphus ovalis is an extinct, prehistoric triggerfish that lived during the early Oligocene epoch in what is now the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.

Restoration of Balistomorphus ovalis

Description

This fish had a lot of similarities to the modern-day triggerfish, including the placement of the eyes.

References

1. Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
2. "Balistomorphus Posters for Sale". Redbubble.