Brotula arcuata Casier 1966 (ray-finned fish)

Actinopteri - Ophidiiformes

Alternative combination: Sirembola arcuata

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

Belongs to Brotula according to E. Casier 1966

See also Schwarzhans 2007

Sister taxon: Brotula longipinnata

Type specimen: BMNH P 41712, a partial skeleton

Ecology: nektobenthic carnivore-parasite

Distribution: found only at Osteroden sand pit (Eocene of Germany)

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