Taxonomy from Fossilworks.org.
Description from Frickhinger 1995, p. 417: "Small fish (up to 15cm / 6") with a rounded body, somewhat thickset appearance. Broad but short head. Dorsal fin attached to the posterior half of the body. Pectoral and anal fin small. Anal fin almost opposite to dorsal fin. Caudal fin moderately divided. Eyes remarkably large."
Reconstruction of the head region:
References:
Priem, F. (1924): Paléontologie de Madagascar, XII. Les poissons
Class: Actinopteri Cope 1871
Family: Parasemionotidae Stensiö 1932
Beaufort Group
Sakamena Formation
Diana Region
International Age: Dienerian
Date Collected: No value
Catalog #: TFF-oilshale-Ch285