Genus Gladiopycnodus gen. nov.

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Type-species

Gladiopycnodus karami gen. et sp. nov. (by monotypy)

Diagnosis

As for the species (monospecific genus).

Etymology

From the Latin gladius, sword, referring to the shape of the pectoral and anal spines. The generic name Pycnodus is added.