Diplomnes

Diplomnes is a genus of extinct ray-finned fish that lived during the Late Jurassic period. Fossil evidence indicates they inhabited marine environments, likely shallow seas. The exact taxonomic placement of Diplomnes has been subject to revision, with some classifications suggesting it belongs to the order Amiiformes, a group that includes modern-day bowfins. However, its precise relationships within this group or to other teleostean fish remain an area of ongoing research.

Fossils of Diplomnes are relatively rare, contributing to the challenges in fully understanding its biology and ecological role. Diagnostic features, as observed in the fossil record, typically include specific bone structures in the skull and fin rays. The limited number of specimens found makes it difficult to ascertain details about its diet, reproductive strategies, or lifespan. Paleontological studies often rely on detailed anatomical comparisons with better-preserved related species to infer these characteristics. The discovery of new Diplomnes fossils could significantly enhance our knowledge of this ancient fish and its place in Jurassic ecosystems.