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Dunkleosteous was a a large species of placoderm that dominated the Devonian oceans. It's name means "Dunkles'-bone" in honor of David Dunkle of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. This ancient armored fish had one of the strongest bite forces of the Paleozoic, 11,000 pounds of force. This was almost as much as the bite forces of Tyrannosaurus rex and Megalodon, giving it the upper hand in the primitive seas. There is a chance it had "lips" covering is sharp mouth plates, just like modern fish with sting bites such as sharks and piranhas. It is open for debate as no evidence has been found yet. Length: 33 Feet Weight: Up to 4 tons (8,000 pounds) Height: Unknown Diet: Small and large prey such as fish, amphibians, and arthropods Lived: Possibly worldwide (as fossils have been found on three continents) during the Late Devonian of the Paleozoic Appearance: Early fins and tail fluke. Head covered bony armor and mouth filled with self-sharpening plates. Large eyes surrounded by a bony ring.
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