Scheenstia

Scheenstia is an extinct genus of freshwater and marine ray-finned fish from the Upper Jurassic–Lower Cretaceous of Europe. The teeth of this genus are called "toadstones" and were believed to be found in the head of a toad. It is part of a family called the Lepidotidae in the order Lepisosteiformes. It is related to the much better-known Lepidotes.

 Appearance 
A large fish, Scheenstia, could exceed one meter. It had a robust body and rounded teeth, perfect for squashing hard-bodied animals. It was probably a relatively slow swimmer. The body shape resembles the famous Lepidotes.

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Category:Extinct fish
Category:Lepisosteiformes
Category:Jurassic
Category:Cretaceous
Category:Animals of Europe
Category:Freshwater fish
Category:Marine fish genera