Jianghanichthys
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"Jianghanichthys" was a fish that lived in the Pliocene
epoch (5.332 Ma to 1.806 Ma). Fossils of Jianghanichthys have been found in Hubei
, China
. It is also known as Osteohilus or Chan Han Fish.
There are still disagreements as to the name and age of this species. Its scientific classification is yet to be decided as well.
Pliocene
The Pliocene Epoch is the period in the geologic timescale that extends from 5.332 million to 2.588 million years before present. It is the second and youngest epoch of the Neogene Period in the Cenozoic Era. The Pliocene follows the Miocene Epoch and is followed by the Pleistocene Epoch...
epoch (5.332 Ma to 1.806 Ma). Fossils of Jianghanichthys have been found in Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. It is also known as Osteohilus or Chan Han Fish.
There are still disagreements as to the name and age of this species. Its scientific classification is yet to be decided as well.