Thaumastocyon dirus Ginsburg et al. 1981 (bear-dog)

Mammalia - Carnivora - Amphicyonidae

Belongs to Thaumastocyon according to Ginsburg et al. 1981

Sister taxon: Thaumastocyon bourgeoisi

Type specimen: Its type locality is Macrofauna, Los Valles de Fuentiduenya (Segovia), which is in a Vallesian alluvial fan horizon in Spain

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution: found only at Macrofauna, Los Valles de Fuentiduenya (Segovia)

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