Ctenopristis Temporal range: Maastrichtian |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Chondrichthyes |
Order: | Pristiformes |
Genus: | Ctenopristis |
Binomial name | |
Ctenopristis nougareti Ctenopristis nougareti Arambourg, 1940 |
Ctenopristis is a prehistoric genus of saw fish whose fossils are found in rocks dating from the Maastrichtian stage. The anterior teeth of Ctenopristis have a high cusp compared to certain other ancient sawfish genera. Ctenopristis fossils can be found in early Maastrichtian strata in Jordan.