Xiphactinus Animal Pictures

Xiphactinus audax

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Shanghai China Jun 2nd 2017: The fossil of Xiphactinus audax in Shanghai Natural History Museum. An extinct genus of large predatory marine bony fish that lived during the Late Cretaceous.

Xiphactinus Fossil in China
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Xiphactinus is known for its sleek and slim torpedo-shaped body.

3D illustration of a Xiphactinus

Xiphactinus 3D Illustration
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Only two species have been identified in the Xiphactinus genus.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - February 20, 2018: Giant fish skeleton of Xiphactinus audax of the Late Cretaceous Period 85 million years old Toronto Royal Ontario Museum

Xiphactinus Fossil in Canada
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Xiphactinus lived in the Western Interior Seaway and was a top predator during the Late Cretaceous Period.

Xiphactinus, an extinct genus of large predatory marine bony fish that lived during the late Cretaceous.

Xiphactinus Fossil with Parts Labeled
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Xiphactinus had a massive head with huge jaws that gave it an intimidating appearance.