†Neochoerus sirasakae Spillmann 1941 (caviomorph)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Caviidae
Alternative combination: Prohydrochoerus sirasakae
Belongs to Neochoerus according to R. Hoffstetter 1952
Sister taxa: Neochoerus aesopi, Neochoerus pinckneyi
Type specimen: EPN V1120, a mandible.
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution: found only at La Carolina (Quaternary of Ecuador)
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