Palaeoctonus

Palaeoctonus is an extinct genus of archosaur (possibly phytosaur) known only from isolated teeth. The name is derived from Greek (palaios meaning "ancient", -ktonos meaning "killer"). The genus is believed to have flourished during the Upper (Late) Triassic period.

Palaeoctonus Temporal range: Late Triassic, 211–205 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	†Phytosauria (?)
Genus:	†Palaeoctonus Cope, 1877
Species
†P. appalachianus †P. aulacodus †P. cyphodon †P. dumblianus †P. orthodon

External links

• list of dinosaur names
• supplementary information
• Palaeoctonus