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Fossil fish | Xiphactinus audax | Kansas, USA
Fossil fish | Xiphactinus audax | Kansas, USA
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- Origin: Niobrara Formation, Kansas, USA
- Size: H52cm W87cm D10cm
- Description: Xiphactinus audax is a large, predatory bony fish that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. This fearsome species is known for its long, torpedo-shaped body and powerful jaws covered with sharp, conical teeth, making it one of the most fearsome predators of its time. The fossil specimen measures approximately 52 cm in height, 87 cm in width and 10 cm in depth, demonstrating its impressive size and predatory abilities. It is characterized by its large, forked caudal fin and powerful pectoral fins, which enabled quick and agile movements in the water.
- Xiphactinus audax was one of the most voracious predators in the Northern Hemisphere during the Cretaceous period, growing to 6 meters in length. Its main rivals were the giant sharks Carcharodon megalodon and the gigantic mosasaurs. The three-dimensional preparation of the fossil illustrates the challenges of this era: eat or be eaten, emphasizing the predator-prey dynamics of prehistoric oceans.
- Additional information: Fossils of Xiphactinus audax are often found together with the remains of their prey still in their stomachs, providing direct evidence of their feeding habits. These fossils have been discovered in various locations, including the famous Cretaceous deposits of Kansas, USA. The exceptional preservation of these specimens provides valuable insights into Late Cretaceous marine ecosystems and sheds light on the interactions between predators and their prey. The study of Xiphactinus audax contributes to our understanding of the paleoecology and evolution of large predatory fishes of this geological era.
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