Reptilia - Theropoda - Unenlagiidae
Kank, in reference to the elder Rhea, who created the constellation Choiols (Southern Cross constellation) in the Aonikenk mythology
Full reference: M. J. Motta, A. M. Aranciaga Rolando, S. Rozadilla, F. L. Agnolín, F. B. Egli, G. P. Álvarez Herrera, N. R. Chimento, G. L. Coco, T. Tsuihiji, M. Manabe, D. Pol and F. E. Novas. 2026. New unenlagiid from the Chorrillo Formation (Late Cretaceous, Maastrichtian), SW Patagonia, Argentina. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (e2656456)18
Parent taxon: Unenlagiidae according to M. J. Motta et al. 2026
Sister taxa: none
Subtaxa: Kank australis
Type: Kank australis
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of Argentina (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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