Node 293: Pseudochalceus clade (69 / 81 / 50 / 14)

Genera Hollandichthys and Pseudochalceus .

Hollandichthys was considered to be a synonym of Pseudochalceus by Géry (1977), implying a close relationship between these two genera. The sister-group relationship between Hollandichthys and Pseudochalceus was subsequently proposed by Bertaco (2003).

Synapomorphies:

1. Form of quadrate (150): (0> 1) with anterodorsal portion equal or longer than ventral region. Paralleled in nodes 170, 176, 211, and 299 and in Exodon paradoxus and Hoplias cf. malabaricus .

2. Margin of first pectoral ray in adult specimens (230): (0> 1) conspicuously serrated. Paralleled in nodes 162 and 168.