Megalichthys (Gr., 'great fish'), a genus of extinct Ganoid fishes. Their remains found in Carboniferous strata testify to fishes of large size, completely bucklered by big strong smooth scales. The jaws bear large conical teeth suggestive of predacious carnivorous habits.
Megalichthys
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 7: Maltebrun to Pearson, p. 122
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