†Pachythrissops vectensis Woodward 1890 (ray-finned fish)
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Osteichthyes - Ichthyodectiformes
Alternative combination: Oligopleurus vectensis
Belongs to Pachythrissops according to P. L. Forey 1973
See also Woodward 1919 and Woodward 1890
Sister taxa: Pachythrissops furcatus, Pachythrissops laevis, Pachythrissops propterus
Type specimen: BMNH 42013, a partial skeleton (laterally compressed skull and mandible)
Ecology: nektonic carnivore
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of Belgium (1 collection), Spain (2)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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