Piscichnus

Piscichnus is an ichnogenus of representing trace fossils associated with fish activities.

Piscichnus is a large, plug-shaped[1] trace fossil resembling foraging pits created by modern eagle rays. These fossils, found in shallow marine deposits, offer insights into the behavior and ecology of ancient fish.

References
  1. Gregory, Murray (17 Dec 2008). "New trace fossils from the Miocene of Northland, New Zealand: Rorschachichnus amoeba and Piscichnus waitemata". Ichnos. 1 (3): 195–205. doi:10.1080/10420949109386352.


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