†Caranx orolomaensis David 1946 (ray-finned fish)
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Actinopteri - Carangiformes - Carangidae
Full reference: L. R. David. 1946. Some typical Upper Eocene fish scales from California. Contributions to Paleontology, Carnegie Institute of Washington Publication 551:47-112
Belongs to Caranx according to L. R. David 1946
Sister taxa: Caranx albyi, Caranx baltruschi, Caranx femeri, Caranx gracilis, Caranx macoveii, Caranx primaevus, Caranx scillae, Caranx weileri
Type specimen: CIT 10330, a dermal scale
Ecology: nektonic omnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (3: California collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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