Prionolepis


Prionolepis is a genus of prehistoric ray-finned fish belonging to the order Alepisauriformes.

Fossil record

These ray-finned fish lived in the Upper Cretaceous. Fossils have been found in Lebanon and England.

Description

Prionolepis could reach a length of about. Body was long and tapered, but rather strong and robust, with a series of high serrate scales. His muzzle was pointed and very elongated, and jaw was slightly prognathous.

Species

Species within this genus include:†Prionolepis angustus Egerton, 1850†Prionolepis cataphractus †Prionolepis laniatus Davis, 1887