Bothriolepis

An artist's impression of Bothriolepis

Bothriolepis was an armored fish from the late Silurian and Devonian period. Bothriolepis was about 30 centimeters long (12 inches) and probably fell prey to Dunkleosteus, which was about the size of a great white shark and could probably bite through bothriolepis's thick Armour with its teeth. Bothriolepis like Dunkleosteus, were Placoderms, prehistoric armored fish. Bothriolepis probably an omnivore, feeding on fish, algae, crabs and other small sea plants and animals. it probably died out during the end of the Devonian along with many other fish and sharks including the Dunkleosteus.

In the Media

• Bothriolepis was featured in the movie "Ponyo" which was originally released in Japan, but was later released by Disney in America.

Gallery

Reconstruction

Art of Bothriolepis on the sea floor.

Art of Bothriolepis in its natural habitat.

Bothriolepis as portrayed in Studio Ghibli's Ponyo.