Rhinocephalus planiceps Casier 1966 (ray-finned fish)

Actinopteri - Gadiformes - Merlucciidae

Full reference: E. Casier. 1966. Faune ichthyologique du London Clay 1-510

Belongs to Rhinocephalus according to E. Casier 1966

Sister taxa: none

Type specimen: Its type locality is Herne Bay (BMNH collection), which is in a Ypresian marine shale in the London Clay Formation of the United Kingdom

Ecology: nektonic carnivore

Distribution:

• Eocene of the United Kingdom (3 collections)

Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence

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