Paleorhinus

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iPaleorhinus
Fossil range: Late Triassic
Conservation status
Extinct (fossil)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Sauropsida
Order: Phytosauria
Family: Phytosauridae
Genus: Paleorhinus
Species

Paleorhinus bransomi
Paleorhinus fraasi
Paleorhinus ehlersi

Paleorhinus was a genus of several small crocodile-like semi-aquatic animals that lived in the Late Triassic, specifically the earlier Late Carnian period. The reptiles lived throughout Europe, North America, and North Africa. This genus usually also includes the more appropriately named Parasuchus, which lived in India.

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