taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
897AA073FFB93961E833C6EEFE5D58C8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484371/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484371	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB9396FE96CC390FB3D5F65.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484371/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484371	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB7396FE97EC38EFC865338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484371/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484371	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB4396CE905C680FB555D56.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB4396DE941C039FAC85860.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484371/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484371	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB5396DE953C33AFCBF5D75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB5396BE964C1E1FB3D5DB2.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484374/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484374	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB33968E911C028FCBF59F7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484371/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484371	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 8. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–B. Albula sp. (IRSNB P 9957–9958). A. Weches F., Wall Farm 2, Texas. B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas. C–D. Elopothrissus bernardlemorti sp. nov., “Stone City beds”, Texas. C. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, holotype (IRSNB P 9959), D. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, paratype (IRSNB P 9960). E–H. Pythonichthys colei (Müller, 1999). E–F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 9961–9962). G–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 9963–9964). I–L. Pterothrissus umbonatus (Koken, 1884), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9965–9968). M–N. Alaconger fornicatus (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10005–10006). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB03968E978C418FD7F5E0B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484374/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484374	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB03968E92FC294FB2C5DED.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB03969E967C076FB9C58DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484374/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484374	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFB13956E948C319FE235F0A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484374/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484374	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 9. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Muraenesox” barrytownensis sp. nov. A–B. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 9969–9970). C. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama, holotype (IRSNB P 9971). D. Conger vetustus Frizzell & Lamber, 1962, “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 9972). E–F. Pseudophichthys texanus sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Paratype (IRSNB P 9973). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 9974). G–K. Pseudophichthys glaber (Koken, 1888). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9975–9976). I–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9977–9979). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8E3956E9F1C39BFD6A5D21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484376/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484376	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8E3956E9F1C165FD5F5339.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484376/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484376	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8F3957E970C4E0FCD35D8D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484378/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484378	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8F3957E959C640FD2C585E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484376/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484376	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8F3954E92AC014FC72595B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484378/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484378	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8D3955E912C61CFE255F8E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484376/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484376	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 10. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Rhynchoconger sp. 1, Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9980–9983). E–F. Rhynchoconger sp. 2, Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 9984–9985). G–H. Heteroconger ovatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing, Virginia (IRSNB P 9986–9987). I–M. Paraconger meridies (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 9988–9991). M. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 9992). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8D3955E949C3C9FEA15338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484380/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484380	Fig. 12. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Paraconger sector (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10007). B. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, loc. 25 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10008), paratype of P. americanus Müller, 1999. C. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10009). D–G. “Conger” prolatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. D. Sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, paratype (IRSNB P 10010). E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10011–10012). G. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10013). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 12. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Paraconger sector (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10007). B. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, loc. 25 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10008), paratype of P. americanus Müller, 1999. C. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10009). D–G. “Conger” prolatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. D. Sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, paratype (IRSNB P 10010). E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10011–10012). G. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10013). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8A3953E94AC61CFD2C5A41.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF8B3953E905C686FB2C584E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF883951E94EC61CFD765A4E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484378/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484378	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 11. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Ariosoma nonsector Nolf & Stringer, 2003. A–C. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 9993–9995).D. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 9996). E–F. Paraconger wechesensis sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. E. Holotype (IRSNB P 9997). F. Paratype (IRSNB P 9998). G–L. Paraconger brazosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 9999–10004). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF883951E94EC61CFD765A4E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF893951E94FC339FACB5D57.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF893951E944C6D2FD2C58FA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484380/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484380	Fig. 12. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Paraconger sector (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10007). B. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, loc. 25 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10008), paratype of P. americanus Müller, 1999. C. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10009). D–G. “Conger” prolatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. D. Sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, paratype (IRSNB P 10010). E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10011–10012). G. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10013). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 12. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Paraconger sector (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10007). B. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, loc. 25 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10008), paratype of P. americanus Müller, 1999. C. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10009). D–G. “Conger” prolatus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. D. Sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, paratype (IRSNB P 10010). E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10011–10012). G. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10013). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF89395EE925C01AFD7D5918.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF87395CE944C6E1FBC45958.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF84395CE9EAC350FA655EC1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF84395CE9C9C1F0FBB95339.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF84395CE9DFC5EAFD6A5F12.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484382/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484382	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 13. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Conger” websteri (Frost, 1933), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10014–10016). D. “Osteoglossum” aff. rhomboidalis (Stinton, 1977), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (P 10017). E–F. Neoopisthopterus weltoni sp. nov. E. Landrum M., Crockett, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10018). F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, bed I, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10019). G. Sardinops sp., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10020). H. Clupeidae indet., Landrum M., Crockett, Texas (IRSNB P 10021). I–J. Plotosus sp., Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (P 10022–10023). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF85395DE9C9C687FCBF59C4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484384/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484384	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF85395AE941C4A0FE235864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484384/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484384	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF82395AE97FC4A2FD665EFE.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484384/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484384	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 14. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A. Synodus sp., Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10024). B–E. Genartina bambergi (Priem, 1913). B–C. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10025–10026). D–E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10027–10028). F–I. Genartina texana Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 5 from bed S, Texas (IRSNB P 10029– 10032). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF823958E90CC1A1FA815AF2.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484386/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484386	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF803958E91BC58AFE0B5D64.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484386/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484386	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF803959E95AC012FDCA59DF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484386/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484386	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF813959E91AC4EBFCE35D6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484386/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484386	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 15. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Bregmaceros troelli (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10033–10034). C–D. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10035–10036). E–H. “Diretmus” serratus (Müller, 1999). E. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10037). F. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10038). G–H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10039–10040). I–K. “Myripristis” cajun (Frizzell & Lamber, 1961). I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10041). J–K. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10042–10043). L–M. Carapus smithvillensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10044–10045). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF813946E9BBC016FB2C5901.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9E3946E960C437FB8A5D36.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484388/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484388	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9E3947E942C173FE235AD6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484388/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484388	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9C3944E951C6A0FB365FCB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9C3944E968C208FBCD5C73.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484390/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484390	Fig. 17. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Signata stenzeli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10060– 10065). G–N. “aff.Glyptophidium” stringeri sp. nov.G–L. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10066–10071). M–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10072–10073). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10066). H–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10067– 10073). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 17. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Signata stenzeli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10060– 10065). G–N. “aff.Glyptophidium” stringeri sp. nov.G–L. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10066–10071). M–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10072–10073). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10066). H–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10067– 10073). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9D3945E934C6A4FD7E5F36.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9D3943E967C35FFACF5F11.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484390/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484390	Fig. 17. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Signata stenzeli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10060– 10065). G–N. “aff.Glyptophidium” stringeri sp. nov.G–L. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10066–10071). M–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10072–10073). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10066). H–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10067– 10073). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 17. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Signata stenzeli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10060– 10065). G–N. “aff.Glyptophidium” stringeri sp. nov.G–L. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10066–10071). M–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10072–10073). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10066). H–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10067– 10073). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF9B3943E93EC3A2FCE35D93.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484388/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484388	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 16. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Hoplobrotula melrosensis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10046–10050). F–H. Bauzaia lamberi Dante & Frizzell, 1965, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10051–10053). I–N. Bauzaia mucronata (Koken, 1888). I–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P10054–10055). K–N. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10056–10059). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF983941E949C61DFE045AAC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484393/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484393	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF99394EE96BC6EBFA7F582B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484393/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484393	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF96394EE92BC468FC695E76.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484393/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484393	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF96394FE96BC1EDFD2C5A41.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484397/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484397	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF97394FE96BC686FD2C5863.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484393/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484393	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 18. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–F. Symmetrosulcus meyeri (Koken, 1888). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P10084–10086). D–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10087–10089). G–K. Symmetrosulcus dockeryi sp. nov., Weches F., Wall Farm 1, Texas. G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10090). H–K. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10091–10094). L–M. “Neobythites” virginicus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (IRSNB P 10095–10096). N–P. Symmetrosulcus stintoni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10097–10099). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF97394FE95BC2B2FAF55331.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484395/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484395	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF94394DE940C61DFDE2598B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484395/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484395	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF95394DE915C5C8FAD15E1A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484395/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484395	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 19. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. Preophidion elevatus (Koken, 1888). A–B. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10074–10075). C. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10076).D–F. Preophidion granus Müller, 1999. D–E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10077–10078). F. Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10079). G–J. Preophidion petropolis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). G. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10080). H–J. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10081–10083). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF95394DE96AC2A5FCF25338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491387/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491387	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 38 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Ophichthus” brevior (Koken, 1888), holotype (ZMB Ot. 26), “Jackson Beds”, Mississippi (?). B. Gnathophis dissimilis (Frizzell & Lamber, 1962), Moodys Branch F., Town Creek, Jackson, Mississippi (IRSNB P 9038). C. Paraconger solidus Müller, 1999, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr. 10/P67), Piney Point F., loc. 24 (Horseshoe) of Müller, 1999, Virginia. D–G. Paraconger yazooensis Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 6962). E–G. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6963–6965). H. Muraenanguilla aff. thevenini (Priem, 1906), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 6966). I. Signata nicoli Dante & Frizzell, 1965, Weches F., Pleasanto, Atascosa County, Texas, holotype (USNM 23370). J. Xenosirembo decipiens (Koken, 1888), lectotype (ZMB Ot. 135), middle Eocene, “Clayborne Group”, southern USA. K. Brotula aquitanica Nolf, 1980, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7419). L–O. Aequalobythites aequaloides (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana.L. Holotype (IRSNB P 6977). M–O. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6978–6980). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF92394BE913C685FAA55AED.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484397/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484397	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF93394BE9CDC571FB5F5849.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484397/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484397	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 20. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Neobythites” rotundus Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia (IRSNB P 10100–10102). D–E. Apogon sp., “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10103–10104). F–J. “Apogon” americanus (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Texas. F–G. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P (IRSNB P 10105–10106). H–J. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North (IRSNB P 10107–10109). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF93394BE972C371FB2C5D15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF933948E9BBC03AFAE15836.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484399/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484399	Fig. 21. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Blennius” cor (Koken, 1888). A. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10110). B–D. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town),Alabama (IRSNB P 10111–10113).E–G. “Labrisomus” eocaenicus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10114–10115). G. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10116). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 21. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Blennius” cor (Koken, 1888). A. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10110). B–D. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town),Alabama (IRSNB P 10111–10113).E–G. “Labrisomus” eocaenicus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10114–10115). G. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10116). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF903949E978C490FD2C5ADD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484399/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484399	Fig. 21. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Blennius” cor (Koken, 1888). A. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10110). B–D. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town),Alabama (IRSNB P 10111–10113).E–G. “Labrisomus” eocaenicus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10114–10115). G. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10116). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 21. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Blennius” cor (Koken, 1888). A. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10110). B–D. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town),Alabama (IRSNB P 10111–10113).E–G. “Labrisomus” eocaenicus (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. E–F. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10114–10115). G. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10116). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF913949E946C58BFD055ECE.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484401/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484401	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FF913949E9E3C1ACFBCC5338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484401/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484401	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEE3937E98EC6A0FD6A5339.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484401/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484401	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEC3934E941C356FD2C5D55.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484403/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484403	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEC3934E903C1E2FB2C5338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEC3934E955C68DFD2C588A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484401/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484401	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 22. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–C. “Atherina” debilis (Koken, 1888). A. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10122). B–C. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10123–10124). D–E. Mene garviei sp. nov., Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas. D. Holotype (IRSNB P 10125). E. Paratype (IRSNB P 10126). F–G. Psettodes trapeziformis Müller, 1999, Piney Point F., Virginia. F. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10127). G. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10128). H–I. Carangidae indet. H. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10129). I. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10130). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEA3933E9AFC61DFE235EE7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484405/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484405	Fig. 24. Otoliths of “Citharus” varians sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene; Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas. A–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10139–10144). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10145). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 24. Otoliths of “Citharus” varians sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene; Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas. A–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10139–10144). G. Holotype (IRSNB P 10145). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEA3933E9AFC61DFE235EE7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484357/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484357	Fig. 1. Maps showing the sampling sites on the US Gulf and eastern Atlantic Coasts (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,Alabama, Virginia).A. Sites 1–23 from Texas.B. Sites 25–43 from Mississippi andAlabama. 1. Pin Oak Creek. 2. Hooker Creek. 3. Burleson Bluff. 4–10. Rocky Branch, 1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, samples 0–6. 11. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River. 12. Little Brazos River, under Highway 21 bridge. 13. Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc. 14. Little Brazos River, 1.5 km S of Highway 21 bridge. 15. Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River. 16. Dunn’s Ranch, NNE of Bryan. 17. Robbins, roadside. 18. Wall Farm 2. 19. Wall Farm 1. 20. Cedar Creek, E of Centerville. 21. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North. 22. Crockett. 23. Nacogdoces Dam. 24. Copenhagen (after Nolf & Stringer 2003). 25. Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit. 26. Midway, Techeva Creek. 27. Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite and Mill Streets. 28. Jackson, Town Creek. 29. Jackson, Riverside Park. 30. Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20. 31. Dobys Bluff. 32. Quitman, Archusa Water Park. 33. Chickasawhay River, Hunting Lodge. 34. Evansboro (SE of town). 35. Puss Cuss Creek. 36. Isney. 37. Melvin (SE of town). 38. Gilbertown. 39. Barrytown, County Road 21. 40. Coffeeville Landing, samples A–D. 41. Coffeeville Landing, sample S. 42. Little Stave Creek. 43. Claiborne Bluff, Gosport F. 44. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole. 45. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property. 46. Pamunkey River, Horseshoe, Old Church type locality. 47. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing.	Fig. 1. Maps showing the sampling sites on the US Gulf and eastern Atlantic Coasts (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,Alabama, Virginia).A. Sites 1–23 from Texas.B. Sites 25–43 from Mississippi andAlabama. 1. Pin Oak Creek. 2. Hooker Creek. 3. Burleson Bluff. 4–10. Rocky Branch, 1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, samples 0–6. 11. Stone City Bluff, Brazos River. 12. Little Brazos River, under Highway 21 bridge. 13. Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc. 14. Little Brazos River, 1.5 km S of Highway 21 bridge. 15. Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River. 16. Dunn’s Ranch, NNE of Bryan. 17. Robbins, roadside. 18. Wall Farm 2. 19. Wall Farm 1. 20. Cedar Creek, E of Centerville. 21. Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North. 22. Crockett. 23. Nacogdoces Dam. 24. Copenhagen (after Nolf & Stringer 2003). 25. Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit. 26. Midway, Techeva Creek. 27. Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite and Mill Streets. 28. Jackson, Town Creek. 29. Jackson, Riverside Park. 30. Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20. 31. Dobys Bluff. 32. Quitman, Archusa Water Park. 33. Chickasawhay River, Hunting Lodge. 34. Evansboro (SE of town). 35. Puss Cuss Creek. 36. Isney. 37. Melvin (SE of town). 38. Gilbertown. 39. Barrytown, County Road 21. 40. Coffeeville Landing, samples A–D. 41. Coffeeville Landing, sample S. 42. Little Stave Creek. 43. Claiborne Bluff, Gosport F. 44. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole. 45. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property. 46. Pamunkey River, Horseshoe, Old Church type locality. 47. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFEB3933E918C143FB2C533D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE83930E9D2C65DFDEE581C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484403/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484403	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE83930E9D6C4BCFD2C5FF3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484403/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484403	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE83931E9ABC297FAEC5DC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484403/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484403	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 23. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Brachypleura nana (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Virginia. A–C. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10131–10133). D. Pamunkey River, SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10134). E–F. Soleidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10135–10136). G–H. Bothidae indet., Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10137–10138). I–M. Waitakia beelzebub sp. nov., Piney Point F., Virginia. I–L. Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property (IRSNB P 10117–10120). M. Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10121). I. Holotype (IRSBN P 10117). J–M. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10118– 10121). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE83931E9ABC297FAEC5DC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484369/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484369	Fig. 7. Measured section at the Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (after Strickland 1985, loc. 37).	Fig. 7. Measured section at the Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (after Strickland 1985, loc. 37).	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE9393FE968C0A3FE0D5A89.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484407/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484407	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE7393CE9B0C550FB0559C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484407/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484407	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE4393CE96EC400FD2C5FF9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484407/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484407	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 25. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Trachinus” laevigatus (Koken, 1888). A. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10146). B. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch,1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, Texas (IRSNB P 10147). C–G. Astroscopus compactus sp. nov. C. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Mississippi, holotype (IRSNB P 10148).D–E. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi, paratypes (IRSNB P 10149–10150). F–G. “Upper” Lisbon F., Evansboro (SE of town), Alabama, paratypes (IRSNB P 10151–10152). H–K. Astroscopus fusiformis (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, bed A, Virginia (IRSNB P 10053–10156). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE4393AE9B2C286FB5F59CA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484409/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484409	Fig. 26. Otoliths of Parascombrops yanceyi sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10157). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10158). C–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 10159–10164). C–D. Sample 5 from bed S (IRSNB P 10159–10160). E–H. Bed P (IRSNB P 10161–10164). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 26. Otoliths of Parascombrops yanceyi sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene. A. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas, holotype (IRSNB P 10157). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas, paratype (IRSNB P 10158). C–H. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas, paratypes (IRSNB P 10159–10164). C–D. Sample 5 from bed S (IRSNB P 10159–10160). E–H. Bed P (IRSNB P 10161–10164). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE2393AE92EC4E3FA6D5D78.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484411/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484411	Fig. 27. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Centropristis priaboniana Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Moodys Branch F., Mississippi. A–B. Jackson, Town Creek (IRSNB P 10165–10166). C–D. Jackson, Riverside Park (IRSNB P 10167–10168). E–F. Serranidae indet. E. Kosciusko F., Dobys Bluff Tongue, Dobys Bluff, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10169). F. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10170). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 27. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Centropristis priaboniana Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Moodys Branch F., Mississippi. A–B. Jackson, Town Creek (IRSNB P 10165–10166). C–D. Jackson, Riverside Park (IRSNB P 10167–10168). E–F. Serranidae indet. E. Kosciusko F., Dobys Bluff Tongue, Dobys Bluff, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10169). F. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10170). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE2393AE9E8C1A3FCE15338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484411/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484411	Fig. 27. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Centropristis priaboniana Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Moodys Branch F., Mississippi. A–B. Jackson, Town Creek (IRSNB P 10165–10166). C–D. Jackson, Riverside Park (IRSNB P 10167–10168). E–F. Serranidae indet. E. Kosciusko F., Dobys Bluff Tongue, Dobys Bluff, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10169). F. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10170). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 27. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Centropristis priaboniana Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Moodys Branch F., Mississippi. A–B. Jackson, Town Creek (IRSNB P 10165–10166). C–D. Jackson, Riverside Park (IRSNB P 10167–10168). E–F. Serranidae indet. E. Kosciusko F., Dobys Bluff Tongue, Dobys Bluff, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10169). F. “upper” Lisbon F., Coffeeville Landing, Alabama (IRSNB P 10170). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE3393BE912C24BFC9F5338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484413/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484413	Fig. 28. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Lactarius amplus Stinton, 1978, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10171– 10175). F–J. Lactarius kokeni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10176–10180). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 28. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Lactarius amplus Stinton, 1978, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10171– 10175). F–J. Lactarius kokeni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10176–10180). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE03938E979C61CFA79586D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484413/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484413	Fig. 28. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Lactarius amplus Stinton, 1978, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10171– 10175). F–J. Lactarius kokeni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10176–10180). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 28. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Lactarius amplus Stinton, 1978, “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10171– 10175). F–J. Lactarius kokeni (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10176–10180). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE13939E934C6AAFB2C5E2E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFE13926E949C2D9FD075AAC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484415/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484415	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFE3926E9F0C6EBFD76580A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484415/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484415	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFF3925E9A6C6A0FD045AA0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484417/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484417	Fig. 30. Otoliths ofAnisotremus rambo sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10192–10193). C. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch, 1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, sample 2, Texas (IRSNB P 10194). D. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10195). E–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10196–10197). A. Holotype (IRSNB P 10192). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10193–10197). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 30. Otoliths ofAnisotremus rambo sp. nov. from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10192–10193). C. “Stone City beds”, Rocky Branch, 1.5 miles SW of Stone City Bluff, sample 2, Texas (IRSNB P 10194). D. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10195). E–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10196–10197). A. Holotype (IRSNB P 10192). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10193–10197). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view; 3 = anterior view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFD3925E96BC6C8FE9E5FAD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484419/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484419	Fig. 31. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–D. Orthopristis americana (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10198–10201). E–F. Orthopristis burlesonis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10202–10203). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 31. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–D. Orthopristis americana (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10198–10201). E–F. Orthopristis burlesonis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10202–10203). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFA3922E968C4E5FC4A5D5B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484415/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484415	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFA3922E915C61DFBC55840.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484419/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484419	Fig. 31. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–D. Orthopristis americana (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10198–10201). E–F. Orthopristis burlesonis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10202–10203). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 31. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–D. Orthopristis americana (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Riverside Park, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10198–10201). E–F. Orthopristis burlesonis (Dante & Frizzell, 1965), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10202–10203). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFA3923E9B9C00BFCBF5912.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFB3923E9D3C5D1FBC45F2E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484415/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484415	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 29. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. “Latilus” sulcatus Koken, 1888. A. Moodys Branch F., Melvin (SE of town), Alabama (IRSNB P 10181). B–D. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10182–10184). E. Malacanthidae indet., Weches F., Robbins, road side, Texas (IRSNB P 10185). F–G. Triglidae indet. F. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10186). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10187). H–K. “Haemulon” obliquum (Müller, 1999), “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10188–10191). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFFB3921E941C062FB525832.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484421/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484421	Fig. 32. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–G. Ekokenia eporrecta (Koken, 1888). A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10204–10205). C–G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2, bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10206– 10210). H–M. “Sciaena” claybornensis (Koken, 1888). H–K. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10211–10214). L–M. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10215–10216). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 32. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–G. Ekokenia eporrecta (Koken, 1888). A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10204–10205). C–G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2, bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10206– 10210). H–M. “Sciaena” claybornensis (Koken, 1888). H–K. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10211–10214). L–M. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10215–10216). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF93921E97EC45EFB7C5EA8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF9392EE973C134FCF35A8B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484423/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484423	Fig. 33. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Jefitchia copelandi Dante & Frizzell, 1965. A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10217– 10218). C–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10219–10222). G–H. Sciaenidae indet. G. Gosport Sand, Claiborne Bluff, Alabama (IRSNB P 10223). H. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10224). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 33. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Jefitchia copelandi Dante & Frizzell, 1965. A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10217– 10218). C–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10219–10222). G–H. Sciaenidae indet. G. Gosport Sand, Claiborne Bluff, Alabama (IRSNB P 10223). H. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10224). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF7392FE92EC642FCC05F4D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484425/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484425	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF7392DE960C3D6FD4C591A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484421/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484421	Fig. 32. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–G. Ekokenia eporrecta (Koken, 1888). A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10204–10205). C–G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2, bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10206– 10210). H–M. “Sciaena” claybornensis (Koken, 1888). H–K. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10211–10214). L–M. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10215–10216). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 32. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–G. Ekokenia eporrecta (Koken, 1888). A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10204–10205). C–G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2, bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10206– 10210). H–M. “Sciaena” claybornensis (Koken, 1888). H–K. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10211–10214). L–M. Moodys Branch F., Midway, Techeva Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10215–10216). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF7392DE960C3D6FD4C591A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484425/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484425	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF5392DE941C3DEFAF35338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484427/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484427	Fig. 35. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–I. “Sciaena” intermedia Koken, 1888. A–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10235– 10240). G–H. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10241–10242). I. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10243). J–O. “Sciaena” livesayi (Müller, 1999). J–M. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10244–10247). N–O. Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, paratypes (IRSNB P 10248–10249). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 35. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–I. “Sciaena” intermedia Koken, 1888. A–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10235– 10240). G–H. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10241–10242). I. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10243). J–O. “Sciaena” livesayi (Müller, 1999). J–M. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10244–10247). N–O. Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, paratypes (IRSNB P 10248–10249). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF5392DE94CC55FFDFD5F98.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484425/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484425	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 34. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–E. Sciaena pseudoradians (Dante & Frizzell, 1965). A–C. Yazoo Clay, Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 10225–10227). D. Yazoo Clay, Shubuta Clay M., Cynthia, Mississippi Lite clay pit, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10228). E. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, boring at the corner of Amite & Mill Streets, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10229). F–J. “Sciaena” eanesi (Müller, 1999). F. Gosport Sand, Little Stave Creek, Alabama (IRSNB P 10230). G. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10231). H–J. Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (loc. 19 of Müller), paratypes (IRSNB P 10232–10234). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF2392BE94AC61DFBCC5924.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484427/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484427	Fig. 35. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–I. “Sciaena” intermedia Koken, 1888. A–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10235– 10240). G–H. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10241–10242). I. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10243). J–O. “Sciaena” livesayi (Müller, 1999). J–M. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10244–10247). N–O. Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, paratypes (IRSNB P 10248–10249). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 35. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–I. “Sciaena” intermedia Koken, 1888. A–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10235– 10240). G–H. “Upper” Lisbon F., Barrytown, County Road 21, Alabama (IRSNB P 10241–10242). I. “Stone City beds”, Alabama Ferry, on Trinity River, North, Texas (IRSNB P 10243). J–O. “Sciaena” livesayi (Müller, 1999). J–M. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10244–10247). N–O. Piney Point F., sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, paratypes (IRSNB P 10248–10249). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF3392BE9EDC561FB9B58F2.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484423/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484423	Fig. 33. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Jefitchia copelandi Dante & Frizzell, 1965. A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10217– 10218). C–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10219–10222). G–H. Sciaenidae indet. G. Gosport Sand, Claiborne Bluff, Alabama (IRSNB P 10223). H. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10224). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 33. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Jefitchia copelandi Dante & Frizzell, 1965. A–B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, confluence with Brazos River, Texas (IRSNB P 10217– 10218). C–F. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 6 from bed U, Texas (IRSNB P 10219–10222). G–H. Sciaenidae indet. G. Gosport Sand, Claiborne Bluff, Alabama (IRSNB P 10223). H. Potterchitto M., Newton, NE exit off Interstate 20, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10224). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF33929E94BC3A2FD2C583A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484429/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484429	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF33929E94BC3A2FD2C583A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484369/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484369	Fig. 7. Measured section at the Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (after Strickland 1985, loc. 37).	Fig. 7. Measured section at the Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia (after Strickland 1985, loc. 37).	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF13929E9A4C441FD2C5E11.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6491389/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6491389	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 39 (opposite page). Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–F. Pseudopriacanthus obliquus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. A. Holoype (IRSNB P6994). B–F. Paratypes (IRSNB P 6995–6999).G. Pagrus esseri (Müller, 1999), Piney Point F.,sand and gravel pit, Bottoms Bridge, loc. 22 of Müller, Virginia, holotype (coll. Institut für Geowissenschaften, University of Leipzig, Nr.149/P38). H. Owstonia comes (Koken, 1888), Moodys Branch F., “Jackson River”, Mississippi, holotype (ZMB Ot. 165). I–N. “Gobius” vetustus (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. I. Holoype (IRSNB P 7413). J–N. Paratypes (IRSNB P 7414–7418). O–P. “Citharus” hoffmani (Nolf & Stringer, 2003), Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. O. Holotype (IRSNB P 7424). P. Paratype (IRSNB P 7426). Q–R. Citharichthys altissimus Nolf & Stringer, 2003, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana. Q. Holotype (IRSNB P 7422). R. Paratype (IRSNB P 7423). S. Eosciaena ebersolei Stringer et al., 2022, Yazoo Clay, Tullos M., Copenhagen, Louisiana (IRSNB P 7027). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFF13929E952C2BFFAE15338.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484429/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484429	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFCE3916E9F1C4D4FD2C5E28.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484431/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484431	Fig. 37. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Malthopsis? sp. A. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10262). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10263). C–D. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10264–10265). E. Antennariidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10266). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 37. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Malthopsis? sp. A. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10262). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10263). C–D. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10264–10265). E. Antennariidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10266). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFCE3916E9DEC6E1FAEC581F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484429/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484429	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 36. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene.A–B. Antigonia sp., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Virginia. A. SW of Pampatike Landing (IRSNB P 10250). B. Devil’s Hole (IRSNB P 10251). C–F. Pagellus pamunkeyensis sp. nov., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, 1 km E of Eanes property, Virginia. C–E. Paratypes (IRSNB P 10252–10254). F. Holotype (IRSNB P 10255). G–L. “Sparus” elegantulus (Koken, 1888). G. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10256). H–I. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10257–10258). J–L. “Stone City beds”, Stone City Bluff, Brazos River, sample 2 from bed P, Texas (IRSNB P 10259–10261). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
897AA073FFCF3917E9D3C687FB2358F5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/6484431/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6484431	Fig. 37. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Malthopsis? sp. A. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10262). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10263). C–D. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10264–10265). E. Antennariidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10266). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	Fig. 37. Fish otoliths from the US middle and upper Eocene. A–D. Malthopsis? sp. A. Landrum M., Pin Oak Creek, Texas (IRSNB P 10262). B. Wheelock M., Little Brazos River, Stenzel loc., Texas (IRSNB P 10263). C–D. Moodys Branch F., Jackson, Town Creek, Mississippi (IRSNB P 10264–10265). E. Antennariidae indet., Piney Point F., Pamunkey River, Devil’s Hole, Virginia (IRSNB P 10266). 1 = ventral view; 2 = inner view. Scale bars = 1 mm.	2022-04-20	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk		Zenodo	biologists	Lin, Chien-Hsiang;Nolf, Dirk			
