Protepicyon is an extinct monospecific genus of the Borophaginae subfamily of canids native to North America. It lived during the Barstovian stage of the Middle Miocene 16.0—13.6 mya.[1] One of the top predators of its time, it was the probable ancestor of the better known Epicyon, and is known from remains in California and New Mexico.[2]
References
- ^ Paleobiology Database: Protepicyon basic info.
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