Biology:Dzungarisuchus

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Short description: Extinct genus of reptiles

Dzungarisuchus
Temporal range: Late Eocene, 38–33.9 Ma
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Clade: Archosauromorpha
Clade: Archosauriformes
Order: Crocodilia
Family: Crocodylidae
Genus: Dzungarisuchus
Dong, 1974
Type species
Dzungarisuchus manacensis
Dong, 1974

Dzungarisuchus is an extinct monospecific genus of crocodile. Fossils have been found from Xinjiang, China of late Eocene age.[1] The only remains that have been found have been isolated postcranial and jaw fragments. As a result, the genus is poorly known. All material yet found has been referable to the type species, Dzungarisuchus manacensis.

References

  1. Lucas, S. G. (2001). Chinese Fossil Vertebrates. Columbia University Press, New York ISBN:0-231-08483-8

Wikidata ☰ Q5320033 entry