Metatomarctus
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| † Psalidocyon canavus Wang, 1999 |
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| † Psalidocyon canavus |
Metatomarctus is an extinct genus of Borophaginae. It was first described by Wang in 1999, although fossils have been found in north central Florida since the 1930's[1]. The genus contains one species: M. canavus.
These carnivores hunted in packs, like modern canines, and may have preyed upon creatures such as Parahippus.[1]
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