What is another word for stenopterygius?
Pronunciation: [stˌɛnəptəɹˈɪd͡ʒɪəs] (IPA) 
Stenopterygius is a genus of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Jurassic period. These creatures are also known as "narrow-winged lizards" due to their long, slender bodies and flippers. Some synonyms for the term Stenopterygius include Plesiopleurodon, Micropterygius, and Callovosaurus. These animals were apex predators in the oceans and had a streamlined body shape with sharp teeth for catching fish and other prey. Though they are now extinct, fossils of Stenopterygius have been found all over the world and provide important insights into the ancient marine ecosystem of the Jurassic period.
