Simosthenurus tirarensis Prideaux 2004 (short-faced kangaroo)

Mammalia - Diprotodontia

Full reference: G. J. Prideaux. 2004. Systematics and evolution of the sthenurine kangaroos. UC Publications in Geological Sciences, University of California Press 146:1-623

Belongs to Simosthenurus according to G. J. Prideaux 2004

Sister taxa: Simosthenurus antiquus, Simosthenurus baileyi, Simosthenurus brachyselenis, Simosthenurus cegsai, Simosthenurus euryskaphus, Simosthenurus maddocki, Simosthenurus occidentalis, Simosthenurus pales

Type specimen: SAM P40128, a mandible (partial left juvenile dentary)

Ecology: scansorial omnivore

Distribution: found only at Camel Swamp Yard (Pliocene of Australia)

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