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Out of Curiosity

Have there been new fossils of Coccosteus with the high dorsal fin? That, and your reconstruction makes me think of a very happy hornshark that's ecstatic over a very successful nose job.--Mr Fink (talk) 03:35, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

There hasn't. This choice, while arguably speculative, was based on this blog post by paleontology student Tyler Greenfield. This particular reconstruction was inspired by modern fish of similar ecological niches, such as Myxocyprinus, Chiloscyllium and Orectolobus. (Now that you mention it, I can see it resembling a hornshark too!) If you think this is too speculative to be used on Wikipedia, I'd be happy to downsize the dorsal fin a little. :) Thank you for messaging me! Entelognathus (talk) 03:48, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

~~Let me consult the photographs of Coccosteus whole-body fossils I have (in my books), and I'll get back to you about the trimming.~~ After rereading the blog article, which has the photos I was looking for, he has a good point about the ceratitrichiwhatsits. In my opinion, continue on, then.--Mr Fink (talk) 03:54, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for reviewing my work! :) It means a lot coming from someone so influential in the world of obscure placoderm paleoart. Since I have your attention, are there any other placoderm articles lacking illustrations or in need of a new one that you know of?Entelognathus (talk) 04:01, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

How about Holdenius?--Mr Fink (talk) 13:11, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, good suggestion! I expanded the article a little since it was pretty-bare bones... I'll get to work on a reconstruction soon! Entelognathus (talk) 23:39, 22 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

One More Thing

Would you be interested in scans of "Handbook of Paleoichthyology: Placodermi"? I have scans of it and some other paleoichthyology texts if you need (somewhat) outdated skeletal restorations and or fodder for more articles.--Mr Fink (talk) 15:27, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes please! I was just looking for the Handbook of Paleoichthyology: Vol 2 today, actually... Do you follow my Instagram or is this just an odd coincidence? Entelognathus (talk) 16:03, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The latter, I can't afford a smartphone intelligent enough to use Instagram. When I went shopping for Volume II, I kept confusing the asking prices for phone numbers.--Mr Fink (talk) 00:42, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Haha. Maybe that’s for the best... Social media can be a drag. :) If you end up getting your hands on a PDF of the handbook, I’d love to see it! Entelognathus (talk) 18:47, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

points to the link in his previous comment*--Mr Fink (talk) 19:30, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, my bad. I’m not wearing my glasses and totally didn’t notice the link when I first read this. Thanks! Entelognathus (talk) 22:12, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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I understand. Thank you for letting me know. :) Entelognathus (talk) 18:48, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Just To Let You Know

Just as an FYI, "Kudjanowiaspis" is a junior synonym of the gesundheitfisch, Achyoaspis gesundheitenesis.--Mr Fink (talk) 01:32, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Placoderm taxonomy and naming conventions are such a wreck I genuinely thought you were serious for a second. Entelognathus (talk) 11:26, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, tell me about it, bubbulleh. The horror stories I can tell you about my attempts to research Murmur.--Mr Fink (talk) 13:05, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh man, never heard of this thing. What a nightmare. Incertae sedis placoderms are always such a hoot... I'm tempted to try my hand at reconstructing this delightful little freak, but I feel like researching it will be migraine-inducing. Do you have any good visual references for it? Entelognathus (talk) 13:30, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

All I found of it was a blobby drawing of the dorsal shield, which led me to forge a thin-necked actinolepid-looking hoohaw. A less painful headache that I would recommend is the arthrodire incertae sedis Aspidichthys. At least they copied the attempt at restoring it in the Handbook on Paleoichthyology.--Mr Fink (talk) 13:35, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'll look into that! Murmur has unfortunately wormed itself into my brain like a helminth and I can't stop thinking about it, so Aspidichthys will have to remain on the backburner for now. I'm currently poring through "Cryptaspis and Other Lower Devonian Fossil Fishes from Beartooth Butte, Wyoming" for more info on Murmur and I'm kind of obsessed with this guy's syntax--it's refreshingly easy to sift through. Something weird I noticed is that it's dubiously described as an "acanthaspid" in every source I can find. Apparently Lunaspis was lumped in the family acanthaspidae as well, which is strange to me since it's a petalichthyid, not an arthrodire. Thanks for introducing me to this nightmare fish, it's gonna drive me crazy for at least a couple days. Entelognathus (talk) 14:49, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Fair enough then. These are my attempts at restoring this. Also, I wonder if it was named after the Goetic demon--Mr Fink (talk) 15:33, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Calliopejen1 (talk) 16:34, 11 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I've posted some of your reconstructions on the dinosaur image review page

Hi, I think your reconstructions are very nice. Your reconstructions of some dromaeosaurids would be nice to see on their Wikipedia pages, so I've made a section on the dinosaur image review page for them. I hope you can take a look and correct the images. 2A02:C7D:E847:A500:988F:6760:4F6C:9854 (talk) 17:00, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the critique. I've just updated both Yanornis recons and the Velociraptor recon—I'll get on Microraptor tomorrow, if I have time (being a college student, time isn't something I have in spades, haha) Entelognathus (talk) 01:03, 27 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bianchengichthys

I've created a sandbox subpage for you: user:entelognathus/sandbox. In it we can construct articles etc without worrying that an under construction page will be reviewed as if it were complete. Ryan shell (talk) 13:30, 28 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! the taxobox addition looks good. It actually makes me want to ask when you think that this article is ready for public release? (and whether you want to try to get it onto the main page via DYK) 14:56, 22 February 2022 (UTC)

I think I'll be able to publish it this morning. I'm not sure how to go about getting it on the main page via DYK, but that might be fun! Entelognathus (talk) 15:26, 22 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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funny cat

hope u get back on twitter and/or instagram u da funniest frfr

NovaAmm (talk) 04:16, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I am sorry to say that I won't be returning to social media anytime soon--or ever, probably. Being raised online from such a young age was incredibly mentally unhealthy and thoroughly warped my perspective on life, and stepping away from it entirely is probably the most constructive way I can grow into a more mature and conscientious version of myself. Having my digital footprint from age 11 onward following me into adulthood never could have ended well--leaving social media, I am convinced, is the only way I can meaningfully and permanently separate myself from who I was and the convictions I held as a child, since those don't have to (and shouldn't) define me for the rest of my life. I believe in rehabilitation and redemption as much as I believe in the importance of taking accountability.

Being mostly off the net is giving me more time not only to self-reflect but also to work at pursuing a career in the geosciences. Being forced to perform 24/7 and having tens of thousands of eyes on me scrutinizing my every move at all times was not only terribly nervewracking but also obfuscated the obligations I really should have been prioritizing, like education and work. Even if it was sudden, I do think leaving social media entirely is the most proactive approach I can take not only to become a more tolerant, empathetic and responsible person on the whole, but also on the road to becoming a functional, well-rounded adult capable of participating in the field of work I am passionate about. That self improvement is what matters most in the end, I think.

That being said I do very much appreciate the kind message. Rest assured I am fine and doing my best to learn what I can from this whole situation, and I think there is value in that. I will probably be uploading more paleoart to Wikimedia at some point, because although I no longer find it appropriate or productive to continue to uphold my social media presence, I still think contributing to the field of science in a way that is easy and free for anyone to access and use is important. Absolutely excellent cat picture by the way :) - Entelognathus (talk) 16:15, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Well, either way, remember to write us, me in particular, a postcard when you get the chance.--Mr Fink (talk) 18:47, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Naturally Entelognathus (talk) 21:45, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Concerning Phymosteus

What are your plans for Phymosteus' restoration? Something similar to either Selenosteus or Bulongosteus? I've seen the specimen, and it literally is just a boomerang-shaped dorsal plate similar to Selenosteus'. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm curious, and am not trying to discourage you.--Mr Fink (talk) 05:23, 16 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Not gonna lie, I haven't actually looked into most of the taxa on my to-do list yet. I just compiled a list of ones that are missing visuals entirely and I'm not tackling them in any specific order or with any sense of urgency; I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, which of course might be never. Right now I have my eyes on Phlyctaenius and Macropetalichthys, but who knows when I'll have the time to get around to them. -- Entelognathus (talk) 16:41, 16 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Fair enough. Those two are more doable, though. The Handbook has Phlyctaenius, and I think a skull for Macropetalichthys.--Mr Fink (talk) 23:38, 16 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Bianchengichthys

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