Taxonavigation: Birkeniiformes 

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Cladus: Unikonta
Cladus: Opisthokonta
Cladus: Holozoa
Regnum: Animalia
Subregnum: Eumetazoa
Cladus: Bilateria
Cladus: Nephrozoa
Superphylum: Deuterostomia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Superclassis/Ordo: †Anaspida
Ordo: †Birkeniiformes

Familia: †Birkeniidae
Genus: †Ctenopleuron

Species: †C. nerepisense

Name

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Ctenopleuron Matthew, 1907

Etymology: Comb-like side in allusion to the prominent ribs and spines.

References

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  • Matthew, G.F. 1907. A new genus and a new species of Silurian fish. Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, (series 3) 1(sec.IV, art. II): 7–9, 1 pl. Reference page
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