Tristichopterus

Tristichopterus is an extinct genus of tristichopterids from the Upper Devonian. It is the smallest of the Tristichopteridae. It contains a single species, T. alatus. Due to its resemblance to Eusthenopteron, people are often confused if it is a separate taxon or not.

 Geology 
Tristichopterus could probably be from Laurasia alongside the more famous Eusthenopteron.

 Description 
Tristichopterus looks a bit like Eusthenopteron, leading to confusion on which is which. The fish is 30 cm long and has backward dorsal fins.

 References 

 Bishop, P.J. 2012. "A second species of Tristichopterus (Sarcopterygii: Tristichopteridae), from the Upper Devonian of the Baltic Region". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature.

Category:Lobe-finned fish
Category:Animals of Europe
Category:Extinct fish
Category:Devonian