Leedsichthys is an extinct genus of pachycormid fish that lived in the oceans of the Middle to Late Jurassic. [1] . It was the largest ray-finned fish, and amongst the largest fish known to have …

Oct 25, 2025 · Leedsichthys is a colossal, plankton-feeding fish from the Jurassic period, approximately 165–150 million years ago. It is one of the largest fish ever to exist, showcasing …

Aug 6, 2025 · Explore the known fossil locations of Leedsichthys, one of the largest bony fish to ever exist.

Jan 6, 2025 · Leedsichthys is a fascinating creature from the Jurassic period that intrigues many. This giant filter-feeding fish is not only one of the largest fish ever known, but it also reflects …

May 27, 2024 · Leedsichthys is a genus of gigantic prehistoric fish that lived from the middle to late Jurrasic period. This ray-finned fish was one of the largest in its family and one of the …

Citing the large "gill basket" and other fossils attributed to the creature, paleontologist David Martill in 1986 dubbed Leedsichthys "the world's largest fish."

Leedsichthys was a giant fish that would have dwarfed every other animal in the sea, but it was a gentle giant that lived on the tiny shrimps, jellyfish and small fish that make up plankton.

The collective noun for Leedsichthys is a ‘chaos’ of Leedsichthys, reflecting the fact that the remains of a single individual are not easy to interpret, but several together are extremely …

May 29, 2018 · Enter Leedsichthys problematicus. The extinct fish—thought to be the largest on record—lived about 165 million years ago in Europe and South America. It grew to at least …