Falcatus falcatus
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Falcatus falcatus was a small but extraordinary cartilaginous fish that lived during the Early Carboniferous , approximately 325 million years ago , in what is now North America. It is an extinct species of shark belonging to the group of holocephalans, close relatives of current chimaera, although with unique anatomical characteristics that make it one of the most peculiar fish of its time. Its name, Falcatus , derives from Latin and means "curved like a sickle", in reference to a curved leaf-like structure that protruded from the head of males.
This shark was discovered in the exceptionally preserved deposits of the Bear Gulch deposit in Montana, USA, a shallow, low-oxygen tropical marine environment that has allowed for the detailed fossilization of fish, invertebrates, and other life forms. Falcatus falcatus was 15–25 cm long , and had a streamlined body with large eyes and a well-developed caudal fin, suggesting it was an active swimmer.
One of their most striking features was the presence of a sharp, curved spine on the head of males , which emerged from the back, just between the pectoral fins. This structure, unique among known fossil fish, probably had a reproductive or display purpose , since it does not appear in specimens identified as females. Some researchers have also proposed that this spine could have served as a defense or even in interactions between individuals, but its true function remains a matter of debate.
Regarding its diet, Falcatus had a small mouth with sharp teeth, adapted for capturing soft, small prey, such as marine invertebrates or smaller fish. Its large eye size suggests it may have been an active hunter in low-light environments or murky waters.
From an evolutionary perspective, Falcatus falcatus is part of the Symmoriiformes , an extinct group of cartilaginous fishes that display a combination of shark and chimaera characteristics. Its cartilage skeleton is not as easily preserved as that of bony fishes, so its well-preserved fossil offers a unique opportunity to better understand the diversity of early chondrichthyans (fish with cartilaginous skeletons) during the Paleozoic.
Approximate measurements of the Falcatus:
- Scale 1:2 Complete
- Length 125 mm
- Height 44 mm
- Width 39 mm
- Snout-tail length 125 mm
- 1:1 Scale Complete
- Length 250 mm
- Height 88 mm
- Width 79 mm
- Snout-tail length 250 mm
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