Glyptodon munizi Ameghino 1881 (glyptodon)

Mammalia - Cingulata - Glyptodontidae

Belongs to Glyptodon according to E. Soibelzon et al. 2006

See also Soibelzon et al. 2010 and Zurita et al. 2010

Sister taxa: Glyptodon chapalmalensis, Glyptodon clavipes, Glyptodon depressus, Glyptodon elongatus, Glyptodon euphractus, Glyptodon falkneri, Glyptodon fiorinii, Glyptodon jatunkhirkhi, Glyptodon minor, Glyptodon petaliferus, Glyptodon reticulatus, Glyptodon rivapacis, Glyptodon rudis, Neothoracophorus elevatus

Type specimen: MLP n/s missing, a carapace (large portion of dorsal carapace)

Ecology: ground dwelling omnivore

Distribution:

• Quaternary of Argentina (8 collections)

Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence

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