mallipala
Mallipala is a genus of ancient flatfish that lived during the Eocene epoch, approximately 50-34 million years ago. The name "Mallipala" comes from the Malayalam language, with "malli" meaning "fish" and "pala" meaning "claw" or "nail". This refers to the fish's distinctive flat head and short, claw-like spines.
Fossils of Mallipala have been found in the amber deposits of Kauai Island in Hawaii and in
Compared to modern flatfish, Mallipala had several unique characteristics, including its short, broad head and a
The discovery of Mallipala has helped scientists better understand the diversification of flatfish and their evolution