Protobrama
Protobrama is an extinct genus of teleost fish from the Cretaceous period of Lebanon.
| Protobrama Temporal range: Late Cretaceous | |
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| Family: | Tseltafiidae |
| Genus: | Protobrama |
| Species: | P. avus |
Protobrama was a small fish, only 15 centimetres (6 in) long, and is thought to have hunted around coral reefs. It had a deep body, with long dorsal and anal fins, but had no pelvic fin. The position of the pectoral fins high on the body suggests that it was probably a fairly agile fish.[2]
References
- "Crossognathiformes". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
- Palmer, D., ed. (1999). The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. London: Marshall Editions. p. 41. ISBN 1-84028-152-9.
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