Ctenopristis

Ctenopristis Temporal range: Maastrichtian
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Chondrichthyes
Order:	Pristiformes
Genus:	Ctenopristis
Binomial name
Ctenopristis nougareti Ctenopristis nougareti Arambourg, 1940

Ctenopristis is a prehistoric genus of saw fish whose fossils are found in rocks dating from the Maastrichtian stage. The anterior teeth of Ctenopristis have a high cusp compared to certain other ancient sawfish genera. Ctenopristis fossils can be found in early Maastrichtian strata in Jordan.

Classification

Species

• Ctenopristis nougareti

See also

• Flora and fauna of the Maastrichtian stage
• List of prehistoric cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes)