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Eumaiochoerus

Extinct genus of mammals From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eumaiochoerus
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Eumaiochoerus is an extinct genus of even-toed ungulates that existed during the Miocene in Italy.[1][2]

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Description

Eumaiochoerus had a short snout, spatulate upper incisors and small, chisel-shaped lower tusks.

Fossils of Eumaiochoerus were found in Baccinello and Montebamboli in Italy, which at the time of its existence would have been an island chain. Eumaiochoerus does show characteristics of an insular mammal, being much smaller than its mainland relative Microstonyx.[3]

See also

Oreopithecus

References

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