Promerycochoerus ("Before Merycochoerus" or "Before Ruminating Hog"[1]) is an extinct genus of hippopotamus-like oreodont artiodactyl that lived in Central North America during the Early Miocene.

Promerycochoerus superbus

The 1 m (3 ft 4 in) long creature is thought to have been amphibious, as all species possessed an elongated, barrel-shaped body and short limbs that are typical adaptations found in semi-aquatic mammals. P. superbus had a long tapir-like face, while P. carrikeri had a short, somewhat pig-like face.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Glossary. American Museum of Natural History". Archived from the original on 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Palmer, D., ed. (1999). The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. London: Marshall Editions. p. 271. ISBN 1-84028-152-9.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promerycochoerus
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