Fanus
Fanus is a genus of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. These marine lizards were characterized by their long, slender bodies and small, toothless jaws. Fossil evidence suggests that Fanus had a distinctive pair of bony ridges on its snout, known as a premaxillary ridge.
Fanus fossils have been found in Europe, specifically in the southeastern part of the continent. The genus
Phylogenetic analysis has placed Fanus within the group Sauropterygia, which includes marine reptiles such as placodonts
Physical characteristics of Fanus include its bipedal locomotion, digitigrade legs, and a reduced pelvis. The species