†Cardiochelys Moody 1993 (leatherback)
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Reptilia - Testudines - Dermochelyidae
Parent taxon: Uelocini according to A. D. Gentry et al. 2025
Sister taxa: Natemys, Ueloca, Zealosphargis
Subtaxa: Cardiochelys rupeliensis
Ecology: aquatic durophage-piscivore
Distribution:
• Oligocene of Belgium (2 collections), Germany (1)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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