†Simocyon batalleri Viret 1929 (red panda)
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Mammalia - Carnivora - Ailuridae
Alternative combination: Cephalogale batalleri
Belongs to Simocyon according to S. Peigné et al. 2005
Sister taxa: Simocyon diaphorus, Simocyon primigenius
Type specimen: MSB 24933, a maxilla (dext. with P4-M2).
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore-omnivore
Distribution: found only at Cerro de Batallones 1 (Miocene of Spain)
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