Ichthyostega stensioei Psittacosaurus surpassed only by the State

surpassed only by the State of Mexico

Considered one of the earliest ancestors of modern elephants

outperforming most terrestrial predators

energy storage

Ichthyostega stensioei Psittacosaurus surpassed only by the StateIchthyostega stensioei is an extinct tetrapod species that lived during the Devonian period, approximately 360 million years ago. It is known for being one of the earliest terrestrial vertebrates, representing an important stage in the evolution of four legged animals from aquatic forms. The name "Ichthyostega" means "fish roof," referring to its evolutionary transition from fish to terrestrial forms, while "stensioei" honors paleontologist Erik