Argyrolagus
| Argyrolagus Temporal range: Late Miocene–Early Pliocene | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Marsupiala |
| Order: | Paucituberculata |
| Family: | †Argyrolagidae |
| Genus: | †Argyrolagus Ameghino, 1904 |
Argyrolagus is an extinct genus of South American marsupial.
Jumping on its hind legs, the 40 centimetres (16 in) long Argyrolagus resembled a gerbil or kultarr. It had a long tail for balance, and a narrow head with a pointed snout. Judging from its huge eyes, Argyrolagus was nocturnal. The form of its teeth suggest that it would have fed on desert plants.[1]