Nasidytes

Nasidytes is a defunct genus of prehistoric ray-finned fish that existed during the Late Cretaceous period. Fossils attributed to Nasidytes have been found in what is now Lebanon. The genus is notable for its relatively small size and distinct dentition.

The precise taxonomic placement of Nasidytes has been a subject of some debate amongst paleontologists, with varying classifications proposed over time. It has been historically associated with different groups of teleost fishes. Further research and analysis of existing and potentially new fossil material would be needed to solidify its phylogenetic relationships.

Due to the limited fossil record, much remains unknown about the specific ecology and lifestyle of Nasidytes. The type species, Nasidytes radians, is the most well-known and the primary basis for current understanding of the genus. The genus is important for understanding the diversity of marine life during the Late Cretaceous in the Tethys Ocean region.