†Blochius macropterus de Zigno 1887 (ray-finned fish)
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Osteichthyes - Istiophoriformes - Blochiidae
Belongs to Blochius according to G. Carnevale et al. 2014
See also Bannikov 2014 and Fierstine 2006
Sister taxa: Blochius longirostris, Blochius moorheadi
Ecology: planktonic suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Monte Bolca, Pesciara (general) (Eocene of Italy)
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