Biology:Andegameryx

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Short description: Extinct genus of mammals

Andegameryx
Temporal range: Early Miocene
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Infraorder: Pecora
Genus: Andegameryx
Ginsburg (1971)

Andegameryx is an extinct genus of artiodactyl belonging to the infraorder Pecora, endemic to Europe during the Miocene, living 22.4—20 Ma, existing for approximately 2.4 million years.[1]

Andegameryx were primitive and ancient ruminants, resembling small deer or musk deer, although they were more closely related to modern chevrotains. Its diet is stated to be that of a frugivore. The only known fossil was found in Zaragoza, Spain .

Taxonomy

Andegameryx was named by Ginsburg (1971).

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4753675 entry