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Megalampris giant of the Oligocene seas
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Around 26 million years ago, the waters of New Zealand were home to Megalampris, a giant opah that could reach 4 meters in length—comparable to a small car. Closely related to modern opahs, it had a tall, disc-shaped body and was likely just as colorful, with shimmering hues like its living relatives.
Megalampris was an active predator feeding on fish and squid. Its most striking trait was its swimming style—using powerful pectoral fins to “fly” underwater. As one of the largest bony fishes of its time, it reveals key insights into the evolution of opahs and the history of ancient marine life.
Discover this extraordinary fish inside 3D Dinopedia.
Megalampris was an active predator feeding on fish and squid. Its most striking trait was its swimming style—using powerful pectoral fins to “fly” underwater. As one of the largest bony fishes of its time, it reveals key insights into the evolution of opahs and the history of ancient marine life.
Discover this extraordinary fish inside 3D Dinopedia.
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