New Pterosaur Species Unearthed in Australia

Haliskia peterseni, a 100-million-year-old flying reptile, is the most complete pterosaur fossil discovered in the country.

The fossil, found by museum curator Kevin Petersen in Queensland, is 22% complete.
Haliskia peterseni had a wingspan of 4.6 meters and was a formidable predator.
The discovery includes lower jaws, upper jaw tip, 43 teeth, vertebrae, ribs, wing bones, and part of a leg.
Thin throat bones suggest a muscular tongue used for catching fish and cephalopods.
This find boosts scientific knowledge, education, and regional tourism.