Octomylodon
| Octomylodon Temporal range: Miocene–Pleistocene | |
|---|---|
| Fossil | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Superorder: | Xenarthra |
| Order: | Pilosa |
| Family: | †Mylodontidae |
| Genus: | †Octomylodon |
Octomylodon is an extinct genus of ground sloth of the family Mylodontidae, living during the Miocene-Pleistocene. Fossil remains of Octomulodon have been found uniquely in Argentina, South America from 23 mya—11,000 years ago, existing for approximately 22.89 million years.[1]
Taxonomy
Octomylodon was assigned to Mylodontidae by Carroll (1988).[2]
References
- ↑ PaleoBiology Database: Octomylodon, basic info
- ↑ R. L. Carroll. 1988. Vertebrate Paleontology and Evolution. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York 1-698
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