Chriacus
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| Chriacus Fossil range: Early Paleocene to Early Eocene |
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| †Chriacus pelvidens |
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Chriacus is an extinct genus of prehistoric mammal which lived around 63 million years ago.
Chriacus was a racoon-like mammal of the Paleocene era, with a length of about 1 m (3 ft) including its long, prehensile tail. It had a light build, weighing approximately 7 kg (15 lb), and was an agile tree-climber. Chriacus was plantigrade, that is, it walked on the soles of its five-toed feet which had long claws. Its legs were powerfully built, with flexible joints. The front legs could be used for digging, while the hind legs were best suited for climbing. It was probably an omnivore, like its relative, Arctocyon, eating fruit, eggs, insects and small mammals.
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