Branisamyopsis praesigmoides Kramarz 2004 (porcupine)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Erethizontidae

Full reference: A. G. Kramarz. 2004. Octodontoids and erethizontoids (Rodentia, Hystricognathi) from the Pinturas Formation, Early-Middle Miocene of Patagonia, Argentina. Ameghiniana 41(2):199-216

Belongs to Branisamyopsis according to A. G. Kramarz 2004

Sister taxon: Branisamyopsis australis

Type specimen: MACN Pv SC3906, right mandibular fragment bearing p4-m3, a mandible

Ecology: arboreal herbivore

Distribution:

• Miocene of Argentina (9 collections)

Total: 9 collections each including a single occurrence

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