Rhamphexocoetus

Rhamphexocoetus
Temporal range:
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Genus: Rhamphexocoetus
Bannikov et al., 1985
Species:
R. volans
Binomial name
Rhamphexocoetus volans
Bannikov et al., 1985

Rhamphexocoetus volans is an extinct bony fish that lived during the Lutetian epoch of Monte Bolca. It combines features of both halfbeaks (i.e., its elongated lower jaw), and flying fishes (i.e., its elongated pectoral fins).