†Tamesichthys Casier 1966 (sword fish)
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Osteichthyes - Istiophoriformes - Xiphiidae
Full reference: E. Casier. 1966. Faune ichthyologique du London Clay 1-510
Parent taxon: Xiphiinae according to K. A. Monsch 2004
See also Casier 1966
Sister taxa: Istiophorini, Rotundorhynchus, Xiphias, Xiphiorhynchini
Subtaxa: Tamesichthys decipiens
Type: Tamesichthys decipiens
Ecology: planktonic suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of the United Kingdom (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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