Libys
Extinct genus of coelacanths
Libys is a genus of coelacanth fish in the family of Latimeriidae. Species of Libys lived during the Lower-Upper Jurassic period (Toarcian - Tithonian, about 183 to 145 million years ago).
01Description
Libys had an exceptionally squat body, especially when compared to other coelacanths of the same period as Undina and Holophagus. Libys could reach 60 centimeters in length and was therefore a medium-sized coelacanth, with a short and high skull. The pectoral fins were quite long, while the tail was remarkably short and high.
02Distribution
03Species
- Libys superbus Reis, 1888
- Libys polypterus
- Libys callolepis
The genus Libys was erected in 1842 by Muenster. The species Libys polypterus was then established as the type species, on the basis of fragmentary remains. A second species, L. superbus, was described on the basis of complete large specimens, but most authors treat both as one species.
Sources and credits
This article is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Libys”, written by its contributors and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Fathomly has changed the layout, removed citation markers, navigation and maintenance notices, and adjusted punctuation. This adapted version is shared under the same license. For references, see the original article.
Images, from Wikimedia Commons:
- Libys sp.jpg by Ghedoghedo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Libys.jpg by Daeng Dino, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Libys superbus.jpg by Ghedoghedo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latimeriidae - Libys superbus.JPG by Hectonichus, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fathomly is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wikimedia Foundation. Spotted a problem? Tell us.