†Arctotherium (Pararctotherium) brasiliense Lund 1838 (bear)
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Mammalia - Carnivora - Ursidae
Alternative combinations: Arctodus brasiliensis, Ursus brasiliensis
Belongs to Arctotherium (Pararctotherium) according to E. Trajano and H. Ferrarezzi 1995
Sister taxa: Arctotherium (Pararctotherium) enectum, Arctotherium (Pararctotherium) pamparum
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore-carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Brazil (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections including 4 occurrences
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