Chriacus

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Chriacus
Fossil range: Early Paleocene to Early Eocene
Conservation status
Extinct (fossil)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Arctocyonia
Family: Arctocyonidae
Genus: Chriacus
Cope, 1883
Species
  • C. badgleyi
  • C. baldwini
  • C. calenancus
  • C. gallinae
  • C. katrinae
  • C. metocometi
  • C. oconostotae
  • C. pelvidens
  • C. punitor

Chriacus is an extinct genus of mammal.

The 1 m (3 ft 4 in) long creature with a light build. It walked on the soles of its feet and had long claws. Chriacus's legs were powerfully built, with flexible joints. Its front legs could be used for digging, while the hind legs were best suited for climbing. Chriacus also had a long, prehensile tail. It was probably an omnivore, like its relative Arctocyon.