Armigatus
Appearance
Armigatus is an extinct genus of prehistoric ellimmichthyiforms from the Cretaceous. Fossils have been found in Mexico, Croatia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Etymology[change | change source]
The generic epithet Armigatus means "bearer of armor". The species name brevissimus signifies "shortest, smallest". This explains why it is named like that.
Description[change | change source]
This small fish does not go beyond 10 cm in length. It has a compact body, with a long dorsal fin. It has a large foramen. They have a round and smooth posterior margin.
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References[change | change source]
- Grande, L., 1982. "A revision of the fossil genus †Diplomystus, with comments on the interrelationships of clupeomorph fishes" (PDF). American Museum Novitiates. 2728: 1–34.