Pantylus
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Pantylus Fossil range: Early Permian |
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†Pantylus cordatus |
Pantylus is an extinct lepospondyl amphibian from the Permian period. It was about 25 cm (10 in) long.
Pantylus was probably a largely terrestrial animal, judging from its well-built legs. It had a large skull and probably chased after invertebrate prey.