Nardorex zorzini is an extinct nektonic predatory aulopiformid fish from Late Cretaceous Italy.[1]
| Nardorex Temporal range: Campanian to Maastrichtian
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| Order: | Rosen, 1973
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| Family: | Nardorexidae
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| Genus: | Nardorex
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| Species: | N. zorzini
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| Nardorex zorzini Taverne, 2004
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Description edit
Nardorex zorzini is a superficially mackerel-like animal whose overall anatomy places it within the order Aulopiformes. However, the details of its osteology make its placement within Aulopiformes problematic.
Distribution edit
Specimens of N. zorzini are found in Campanian to Maastrichtian-aged marine strata of Nardo, Italy.
References edit
- ^ Taverne, L. "Les poissons crétacés de Nardò. 19. Nardorex zorzoni gen. et sp. nov.(Teleostei, Aulopiformes, Alepisauroidei)." Bollet. Mus. Civ. Stor. Natu. Ver. Geolo. Paleon. Preist 28 (2004): 29-40.
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