Prehistoric Animals Extinct Extinct

Dunkleosteus

Dunkleosteus terrelli

A large armored predatory fish of the Late Devonian seas.

Overview

Dunkleosteus had massive armored head plates and sharpened bony jaw edges rather than true teeth. It was among the dominant vertebrate predators of Late Devonian marine ecosystems.

Physical characteristics

Length350–500 cm

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Marine ShelfOpen Sea

Range

North AmericaEuropeNorth Africa

Time range

EraPaleozoic

PeriodLate Devonian

First appearanceabout 382 million years ago

Last appearanceabout 358 million years ago

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