†Metacervocerus shansius Teilhard de Chardin and Trassaert 1937 (deer)
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Mammalia - Artiodactyla - Cervidae
Alternative combination: Axis shansius
Belongs to Metacervocerus according to R. Croiter and C. Robinson 2020
Sister taxa: Metacervocerus pardinensis, Metacervocerus philisi, Metacervocerus punjabiensis, Metacervocerus rhenanus
Ecology: ground dwelling grazer-browser
Distribution: found only at Yuanmou formation, fourth member, Shangnabang (Quaternary of China)
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