†Preophidion convexus Stinton 1977 (ray-finned fish)
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Actinopteri - Ophidiiformes - Ophidiidae
Alternative combination: Sirembo convexus
Belongs to Preophidion according to W. Schwarzhans and A. Bratischko 2011
See also Schwarzhans 2007
Sister taxa: Preophidion meyeri, Preophidion petropolis, Preophidion stintoni
Type specimen: Its type locality is Luzanivka [Tashlik Fm], which is in a Selandian/Thanetian shallow subtidal sandstone in the Tashlik Formation of Ukraine
Ecology: nektobenthic carnivore-parasite
Distribution:
• Eocene of Germany (1 collection)
• Paleocene of Ukraine (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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