Full reference: F. M. O'Neill, S. G. Lucas, and B. S. Kues. 1981. Akanthosuchus langstoni, a new crocodilian from the Nacimiento Formation (Paleocene, Torrejonian) of New Mexico. Journal of Paleontology 55(2):340-352
Belongs to Akanthosuchus according to R. V. Hill and S. G. Lucas 2006
See also O'Neill et al. 1981
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: UNM NP-336 = NMMNH P-8628, a partial skeleton (partial skeleton with no skull). Its type locality is West Flank of Torrejon Wash (BUNM 77-1130), which is in a Torrejonian fluvial sandstone in the Nacimiento Formation of New Mexico.
Ecology: planktonic carnivore
Distribution:
• Paleocene of United States (3: New Mexico collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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