Eusthenodon

Eusthenodon is an extinct genus of tristichopterid fishes from the Late Devonian period. Its fossils are found in Greenland, Australia, Central Russia, South Africa, Pennsylvania, and Belgium. It is very interesting to scientists.

 Etymology 
The name Eusthenodon means "strong tooth" in Greek. It is a portmanteau of "eusthenes (strong)" and "odon (tooth)".

 Description 
The eusthenodon looks like a Eusthenopteron, but bigger. It is around 2.5 meters long.

 Its skull 
The fish has a wide skull. It is also known for its long frontoethmoidal suture.

 Species 

 Eusthenodon bourdoni Downs et al., 2021
 Eusthenodon gavini Johanson & Ritchie, 2000
 Eusthenodon leganihanne Downs et al., 2023
 Eusthenodon wängsjöi Jarvik, 1952 (type)

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References

 Other websites 
 http://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/268963.pdf

Category:Lobe-finned fish
Category:Extinct fish
Category:Devonian