Wannchampsus kirpachi Adams 2014 (crocodilian)

Reptilia - Loricata - Paralligatoridae

Full reference: T. L. Adams. 2014. Small crocodyliform from the Lower Cretaceous (late Aptian) of central Texas and its systematic relationship to the evolution of Eusuchia. Journal of Paleontology 88(5):1031-1049

Belongs to Wannchampsus according to T. L. Adams 2014

Sister taxa: none

Type specimen: SMU 76604, a partial skull (Partial skull and mandible). Its type locality is North Quarry/Camp Quarry, Proctor Lake Dinosaur Locality (SMU 001), which is in an Aptian floodplain claystone/siltstone in the Twin Mountains Formation of Texas.

Ecology: carnivore

Distribution: found only at North Quarry/Camp Quarry, Proctor Lake Dinosaur Locality (SMU 001)

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