Australopristis wiffeni
Martill & Ibrahim, 2012
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Sclerorhynchidae
Reference of the original description
Aberrant rostral teeth of the sawfish Onchopristis numidus from the Kem Kem beds (?early Late Cretaceous) of Morocco and a reappraisal of Onchopristis in New Zealand. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 64, 71–76
Aberrant rostral teeth of the sawfish Onchopristis numidus from the Kem Kem beds (?early Late Cretaceous) of Morocco and a reappraisal of Onchopristis in New Zealand. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 64, 71–76
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Onchopristis dunklei praecursor
Onchopristis dunklei praecursor
Description:
Citation: Australopristis wiffeni Martill & Ibrahim, 2012: In: Database of fossil elasmobranch teeth www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 09/2026
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Description
Original diagnosis after Martill & Ibrahim, 2012 [14374]: Based solely on rostral ‘teeth’: elongate, tapered crown terminating in sharp point in smaller examples, slightly blunted in larger individuals. Anterior margin straight to gently convex such that apex may be directed slightly laterocaudally. Posterior margin with two, occasionally three hook-shaped cusplets directed rostrally. Cross-section of crown oval. Root with smooth margins. This may be apomorphic for the genus. Individual ‘teeth’ with multiple cusplets range from 8 mm to 20 mm in length. ‘Teeth’ lacking cusplets within the hypodigm material range from 1.8 mm to 8.25 mm in length.
Original diagnosis after Martill & Ibrahim, 2012 [14374]: Based solely on rostral ‘teeth’: elongate, tapered crown terminating in sharp point in smaller examples, slightly blunted in larger individuals. Anterior margin straight to gently convex such that apex may be directed slightly laterocaudally. Posterior margin with two, occasionally three hook-shaped cusplets directed rostrally. Cross-section of crown oval. Root with smooth margins. This may be apomorphic for the genus. Individual ‘teeth’ with multiple cusplets range from 8 mm to 20 mm in length. ‘Teeth’ lacking cusplets within the hypodigm material range from 1.8 mm to 8.25 mm in length.
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=12264;
type species of Australopristis Martill & Ibrahim, 2012 [14374] by original designation (Art. 68.2 ICZN);
shark-references Species-ID=12264;
type species of Australopristis Martill & Ibrahim, 2012 [14374] by original designation (Art. 68.2 ICZN);
References
Global impact and selectivity of the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction among sharks, skates, and rays. Science, 379, 802–806
DOI: 10.1126/science.abn2080
Aberrant rostral teeth of the sawfish Onchopristis numidus from the Kem Kem beds (?early Late Cretaceous) of Morocco and a reappraisal of Onchopristis in New Zealand. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 64, 71–76
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2011.11.009
Moanasaurus, a new genus of marine reptile (Family Mosasauridae) from the Upper Cretaceous of North Island, New Zealand, New Zealand. Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 23(4), 507–528
DOI: 10.1080/00288306.1980.10424122
Records of the Northern Hemisphere Cretaceous Sawfish Genus Onchopristis (Order Batoidea) from New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 20(2), 263–272
DOI: 10.1080/00288306.1977.10420706
Cartilaginous fishes of the Trinity Group and related rocks (Lower Cretaceous) of North Central Texas. Southeastern Geology, 13(4), 207–227
Global impact and selectivity of the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction among sharks, skates, and rays. Science, 379, 802–806
DOI: 10.1126/science.abn2080
Aberrant rostral teeth of the sawfish Onchopristis numidus from the Kem Kem beds (?early Late Cretaceous) of Morocco and a reappraisal of Onchopristis in New Zealand. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 64, 71–76
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2011.11.009
Moanasaurus, a new genus of marine reptile (Family Mosasauridae) from the Upper Cretaceous of North Island, New Zealand, New Zealand. Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 23(4), 507–528
DOI: 10.1080/00288306.1980.10424122
Records of the Northern Hemisphere Cretaceous Sawfish Genus Onchopristis (Order Batoidea) from New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 20(2), 263–272
DOI: 10.1080/00288306.1977.10420706
Cartilaginous fishes of the Trinity Group and related rocks (Lower Cretaceous) of North Central Texas. Southeastern Geology, 13(4), 207–227
