Aulopopsis egertoni

Aulopopsis egertoni is the second member of the Aulopidae family representing Flagfins that can be found in the London Clay formation. This is similarly incredibly rare to find however and represented by very few specimens.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

No sclerotic ossicle present on this specimen but there is in Aulopopsis depressifrons (1)
Distinctive radiating striations on cranium (2)
Robust teeth on lower jaw (3)

Primary Example: HOLOTYPE NHMUK PV P 9410

3D Scan: HOLOTYPE NHMUK PV P 9410

3D scans undertaken by Tom Sermon with permission. From the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

References

Casier, E. (1966) Fauna ichthyologique du London Clay. British Museum Natural History London, 1966, 1-496
Monsch, K (2005) Revision of the scombroid fishes from the Cenozoic of England
Raynor, Mitchell, Clouter (2009) London Clay Fossils of Kent and Essex