Odontotos

Odontotos is a genus of extinct ray-finned fish that lived during the Late Jurassic epoch. Fossils of Odontotos have been found in marine deposits, primarily in Europe. The genus is characterized by a robust body and a distinctive dentition, which likely aided in its feeding habits. Specific details about its diet are inferred from its jaw structure and the fossilized remains found in association with it.

The phylogenetic placement of Odontotos has been a subject of study, with researchers generally classifying it within the order Semionotiformes. This order includes a variety of Mesozoic ray-finned fishes. The fossil record of Odontotos provides insights into the diversity of fish life during the Jurassic period, a time of significant evolutionary change for marine vertebrates. Its extinction, like that of many other Jurassic fauna, is linked to environmental shifts and competitive pressures.