tuamimis

Tuamimis is a genus of extinct ray-finned fish that lived during the Late Jurassic period. Fossils of Tuamimis have been found in what is now the United States, specifically in the Morrison Formation. This formation is renowned for its rich fossil record of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.

Tuamimis is classified within the order Amiiformes, which includes modern-day bowfins. This classification suggests that Tuamimis shared some characteristics with these living fish. Studies of its skeletal structure indicate that it was a freshwater fish, inhabiting rivers and lakes. Its diet likely consisted of smaller aquatic organisms.

The fossil remains of Tuamimis provide valuable insights into the diversity of freshwater fish ecosystems during the Late Jurassic. While not as well-known as some of the larger fauna of the Morrison Formation, its discovery contributes to our understanding of the broader paleoenvironment. Research on Tuamimis continues to shed light on the evolutionary history of bony fishes and their adaptation to ancient aquatic habitats.