Prototomus phobos Gingerich and Deutsch 1989 (creodont)

Mammalia - Creodonta - Hyaenodontidae

Full reference: P. D. Gingerich and H. A. Deutsch. 1989. Systematics and Evolution of Early Eocene Hyaenodontidae (Mammalia, Creodonta) in the Clarks Fork Basin, Wyoming. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 27(13):327-391

Belongs to Prototomus according to P. D. Polly 1996

See also Gingerich and Deutsch 1989

Sister taxa: Prototomus deimos, Prototomus girardoti, Prototomus martis, Prototomus minimus, Prototomus multicuspis, Prototomus robustus, Prototomus secundarius

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution:

• Eocene of United States (40: Colorado, Wyoming collections)

Total: 40 collections each including a single occurrence

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