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.

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Category:Lobe-finned fish
Category:Extinct fish
Category:Devonian
Category:Fish of Australia
Category:Animals of Australia