Balistomorphus
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Balistomorphus ovalis is an extinct, prehistoric triggerfish that lived during the early Oligocene epoch in what is now the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.
Description
This fish had a lot of similarities to the modern-day triggerfish, including the placement of the eyes.
References
- Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
- "Balistomorphus Posters for Sale". Redbubble.
Balistomorphus Media
Fossil of B. ovalis, Natural History Museum of Neuchâtel
Fossil of B. cf. spinosus, Natural History Museum of Neuchatel
