Neochoerus sirasakae Spillmann 1941 (caviomorph)

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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