Peltostega

Peltostega is an extinct genus of prehistoric trematosaurians. The type is the only known species, Peltostega erici It is known from the Triassic of Svalbard and Jan Mayen.[1]

Peltostega
Temporal range: Triassic, 251.3–247.2 Ma[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Temnospondyli
Suborder: Stereospondyli
Genus: Peltostega
Wiman, 1916
Species:
P. erici
Binomial name
Peltostega erici
Wiman, 1916

See also

  • Prehistoric amphibian
  • List of prehistoric amphibians

References

  1. "†Peltostega Wiman 1916". Paleobiology Database. Fossilworks. Retrieved 2 April 2019.


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