†Tylerichthys nuchalis Agassiz 1835 (ray-finned fish)
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Actinopteri - Acanthuriformes - Acanthuridae
Full reference: L. Agassiz. 1835. Recherches Sur Les Poissons Fossiles. Tome IV (4me livraison) 33-52
Belongs to Tylerichthys according to A. F. Bannikov 2014
Sister taxon: Tylerichthys milani
Ecology: fast-moving aquatic grazer
Distribution:
• Eocene of Italy (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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