Anchomomys milleri Simons 1997 (primate)

Mammalia - Primates - Notharctidae

Full reference: E. L. Simons. 1997. Discovery of the Smallest Fayum Egyptian Primates (Anchomomyini, Adapidae). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 94(1):180-184

Belongs to Anchomomys according to E. L. Simons 1997

Sister taxa: Anchomomys (Fendantia), Anchomomys (Huerzeleris), Anchomomys frontanyensis, Anchomomys gaillardi, Anchomomys latidens, Anchomomys stehlini

Type specimen: CGM 42847, a mandible (right mandible with complete horizontal ramus, damaged symphysis, and posterior angular and coronoid processes missing that preserves right canine through M2). Its type locality is Quarry L-41 (Jebel Qatrani Formation), which is in a Rupelian lacustrine mudstone in the Jebel Qatrani Formation of Egypt.

Ecology: arboreal omnivore

Distribution: found only at Quarry L-41 (Jebel Qatrani Formation)

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