Edenopteron
genus of Sarcopterygii
Edenopteron is an extinct genus of tristichopterids from the Devonian of what is now Australia. It is known from one single species, E. keithcrooki.
Etymology
changeThe name Edenopteron is named after the town of Eden.
Description
changeEdenopteron was a large member of the Tristichopteridae, reaching about 3 metres (9.8 ft) long. The endoskeleton lacks a lot of ossification. The skull is 30 cm (12 in) long. It resembles Eusthenodon, but is distinguished by longer proportions of the parietal compared to the post-parietal shield.[1]
Gallery
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Model of Edenopteron -
Reconstruction -
Skull and shoulder-girdle restorations of the tristichopterids: A, B, C, Edenopteron; D, Eusthenodon E, Cabonnichthys; F, Mandageria
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