Bandringa the spear-snouted hunter of ancient waters
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309 million years ago, in the fresh and brackish waters of ancient North America, lived one of the strangest fish of the Carboniferous period — Bandringa. Its long, spear-shaped snout made up nearly half of its body length, and its skin was armored with sharp, spine-like scales.
Growing up to half a meter long, Bandringa hunted along the seafloor using suction feeding — a “vacuum strike” that pulled in small prey such as crustaceans and worms. Along its snout were electroreceptors that detected the faint electrical impulses of moving animals, making it a skilled predator even in murky water.
A blend of agility, sensitivity, and natural armor, Bandringa was not just a curious-looking fish, but one of nature’s earliest and most efficient underwater hunters.
Discover this remarkable predator in 3D Dinopedia.
Growing up to half a meter long, Bandringa hunted along the seafloor using suction feeding — a “vacuum strike” that pulled in small prey such as crustaceans and worms. Along its snout were electroreceptors that detected the faint electrical impulses of moving animals, making it a skilled predator even in murky water.
A blend of agility, sensitivity, and natural armor, Bandringa was not just a curious-looking fish, but one of nature’s earliest and most efficient underwater hunters.
Discover this remarkable predator in 3D Dinopedia.
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