HALISKIA PETERSENI

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Context

• New anhanguerian pterosaur species, Haliskia peterseni, discovered in Australia. With a wingspan of 4.6 m, it is the most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia, offering insights into Cretaceous period wildlife.

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Key Points

• New Discovery:
  • Haliskia peterseni, a new genus and species of anhanguerian pterosaur, discovered in Australia.
• Fossil Significance:
  • The most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia to date, with 22 percent of the specimen recovered.
• Historical Context:
  • Pterosaurs lived from the Late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous period.
• Global Distribution:
  • Anhanguerian pterosaurs were known to have lived worldwide.
• Research Contributors:
  • Discovery led by Curtin University, with significant contributions from Kevin Petersen and PhD student Adele Pentland.

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WION NEWS