Nestykea

Nestykea is a genus of extinct ray-finned fish that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. Fossils of Nestykea have been found in what is now Europe. The genus was first described by Charles R. Eastman in 1913.

The type species, Nestykea major, is known from several specimens. These fossils indicate that Nestykea possessed a moderately elongated body with well-developed fins. Its skull structure suggests it was a predator, likely feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates. The precise ecological role of Nestykea within its ancient environment is still a subject of research.

The discovery of Nestykea contributes to our understanding of fish diversity during the Mesozoic Era. Its presence in European fossil sites provides insights into the paleobiogeography of fish populations at that time. Further paleontological research may uncover more about its anatomy, evolutionary relationships, and the broader ecosystem it inhabited. The limited fossil record means much about Nestykea remains to be discovered.