Edenopteron

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

The name Edenopteron is named after the town of Eden.

Description

Edenopteron 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]

  • Model of Edenopteron
  • Reconstruction
  • Skull and shoulder-girdle restorations of the tristichopterids: A, B, C, Edenopteron; D, Eusthenodon E, Cabonnichthys; F, Mandageria

References

  1. ↑ "A Gigantic Sarcopterygian (Tetrapodomorph Lobe-Finned Fish) from the Upper Devonian of Gondwana (Eden, New South Wales, Australia)".
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