In Depth
Allenypterus is a genus of lobe finned fish that is known to have lived in the waters of what would become Montana during the Carboniferous. Allenypterus had a very deep body and reduced limbs, strongly suggesting that this fish was a slow swimmer and focused more towards manoeuvring in slow flowing or even still waters.
Further Reading
- A new dorypterid fish from central Montana. Northwest Science 43:196-206. - W. G. Melton - 1969.
