Rhabdolepis macropterus Bronn.
Rhabdolepis was a fearsome predatory fish. Virtually complete large specimen missing only the tip of one of the lobes of the tail. Under magnification you can make out teeth on one of the jaws and the beautifully sculptured scales. Impressive.
Permian, Rothliegendes.
Niederkirchen, Pfalz, Germany.
Fish : 21 cm long.
