Amphicynodon
Amphicynodon Temporal range:
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Dorsolateral aspect of skull in Amphicynodon teilhardi | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Carnivora |
Family: | †Amphicynodontidae |
Genus: |
†Amphicynodon Filhol, 1881 |
Type species | |
†Amphicynodon velaunus (Aymard, 1846)
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Synonyms | |
Cynodon Aymard, 1848 |
Amphicynodon was an extinct genus of caniform carnivore. It has traditionally been considered early bear, although recent evidence has suggested it may be a unique member linked to other pinnipeds. It was endemic to Europe and Asia during the Oligocene, from approximately 33.9—28.4 Mya and existing for approximately 6 million years. It was similar in size to early mustelids.
Fossil distribution
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