| Priscacara Temporal range: Eocene |
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|---|---|
| Priscacara liops | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Percidae |
| Genus: | Priscacara |
Priscacara is an extinct genus of perch from the Eocene. Fossils of this fish are commonly found in the Green River Formation in Wyoming. Priscacara probably lived in freshwater streams and lakes, feeding on small creatures like snails, crabs, prawns, and tadpoles. Generally, two to three of the following species are listed: P. liops, P. pealei, and P. serrata.