In today’s article, we are going to talk about Atractosteus africanus. Atractosteus africanus is a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent times. Its impact is undeniable and its relevance extends to a wide range of areas, from politics to popular culture. Throughout this article, we will explore the different aspects of Atractosteus africanus, examining its historical importance, its relevance in today’s society and possible implications for the future. Through detailed and thoughtful analysis, we hope to shed light on this fascinating topic and foster understanding and dialogue among our readers. So get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Atractosteus africanus!
| Atractosteus africanus
Temporal range: ~
|
|
|---|---|
|
|
| Fossil jaw of Atractosteus africanus | |
Scientific classification 
|
|
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Clade: | Ginglymodi |
| Order: | Lepisosteiformes |
| Family: | Lepisosteidae |
| Genus: | Atractosteus |
| Species: |
A. africanus
|
| Binomial name | |
| Atractosteus africanus
Arambourg & Joleaud, 1943[1]
|
|
Atractosteus africanus is a potentially dubious species of gar from the Late Cretaceous of Niger and France.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ «Lepisosteiformes Hay, 1929». Biolibz.
- ^ «Ventabren (Cretaceous of France)». PBDB.
- ^ Cavin, Lionel; Valentin, Xavier; Martin, M. (January 1996). «Occurence [sic] of Atractosteus africanus (actinopterygii, lepisosteidae) in the early campanian of ventabren (Bouches-du-Rhône, France). Paleobiogeographical implications». Revue de Paléobiologie. 15 (1): 1–7 – via ResearchGate.
- ^ «Late Cretaceous (Santonian) Atractosteus (Actinopterygii, Lepisosteidae) remains from 2 Hungary (Iharkút, Bakony Mountains)» (PDF).
 |
This article about a prehistoric ray-finned fish is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This article about a Cretaceous fish is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
