†Afradapis longicristatus Seiffert et al. 2009 (primate)
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Full reference: E. R. Seiffert, J. M. G. Perry, E. L. Simons and D. M. Boyer. 2009. Convergent evolution of anthropoid-like adaptations in Eocene adapiform primates. Nature 461:1118-1121
Belongs to Afradapis according to E. R. Seiffert et al. 2009
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: CGM 83690, a mandible (partial left mandible preserving P4–M3 and masseteric fossa). Its type locality is Birket Qarun 2, which is in a Priabonian channel sandstone in the Birket Qarun Formation of Egypt.
Ecology: arboreal omnivore
Distribution: found only at Birket Qarun 2
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