Eusthenodon
genus of tetrapodomorphs (fossil)
Eusthenodon is an extinct genus of tristichopterid fishes from the Late Devonian period. Its fossils are found in Greenland, Australia, Central Russia, South Africa, Pennsylvania, and Belgium.[1] It is very interesting to scientists.
Etymology
changeThe name Eusthenodon means "strong tooth" in Greek. It is a portmanteau of "eusthenes (strong)" and "odon (tooth)".
Description
changeThe eusthenodon looks like a Eusthenopteron, but bigger. It is around 2.5 meters long.
Its skull
changeThe fish has a wide skull. It is also known for its long frontoethmoidal suture.
Species
change- Eusthenodon bourdoni Downs et al., 2021
- Eusthenodon gavini Johanson & Ritchie, 2000
- Eusthenodon leganihanne Downs et al., 2023
- Eusthenodon wängsjöi Jarvik, 1952 (type)
Gallery
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Skull of E. wängsjöi
