Thoracopteridae

Thoracopteridae
Temporal range: Triassic
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Infraphylum: Gnathostomata
Superclass: Osteichthyes
Class: Actinopterygii
Subclass: incertae sedis
Order: Peltopleuriformes
Family: Thoracopteridae[1]

Thoracopteridae is an extinct family of prehistoric bony fish; classified with the order Peltopleuriformes. This lineage of Triassic flying fish-like Perleidiformes, converted their pectoral and pelvic fins into broad wings very similar to those of their modern counterparts.

Bibliography

References

  1. "Thoracopteridae". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved November 18, 2012.


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