Full reference: M. E. Pérez and M. G. Vucetich. 2011. A new Extinct Genus of Cavioidea (Rodentia, Hystricognathi) from the Miocene of Patagonia (Argentina) and the Evolution of Cavoid Mandibular Morphology. Journal of Mammalian Evolution 18(3):163-183
Parent taxon: Cavioidea according to M. E. Pérez and M. G. Vucetich 2011
Sister taxa: Agoutidae, Andemys, Asteromys, Banderomys, Caviidae, Chubutomys, Cuniculidae, Dasyproctidae, Eobranisamys, Eocardia, Eocardiidae, Guiomys, Hydrochoeridae, Luantus, Neoreomys, Soriamys
Subtaxa: Microcardiodon huemulensis Microcardiodon williensis
Type: Microcardiodon williensis
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Miocene of Argentina (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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