Gebrayelichthys
Sign in to saveGebrayelichthys is a genus of pycnodontiform fish of the family Gebrayelichthyidae. It comprises two species, Gebrayelichthys uyenoi and Gebrayelichthys verticalis. Their extremely deep body shape is unique among known fishes, only comparable to some Paleogene tetraodontiformes, and suggests an ostraciiform locomotion.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Gebrayelichthys is referenced by 31 other articles, and connects out to Actinopterygii, Pycnodontiformes and Acrotemnus.
It is catalogued under topics including Cenomanian extinctions, Cenomanian first appearances and Cretaceous bony fish.
Its subject is documented across 3 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Gebrayelichthyidae
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Gebrayelichthys is a genus of pycnodontiform fish of the family Gebrayelichthyidae. It comprises two species, Gebrayelichthys uyenoi and Gebrayelichthys verticalis. Their extremely deep body shape is unique among known fishes, only comparable to some Paleogene tetraodontiformes, and suggests an ostraciiform locomotion.
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