Leptotragulus
Leptotragulus is an extinct genus of protoceratid, endemic to North America. It lived during the Middle Eocene epoch (Uintan to Chadronian stage) 40.2—33.9 Ma, existing for approximately 6 million years.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | †Protoceratidae |
| Genus: | †Leptotragulus Scott & Osborn, 1887 |
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| Range of Leptotragulus based on fossil record | |
Leptotragulus resembled deer. However, they were more closely related to camelids. In addition to having horns in the more usual place, protoceratids had additional, rostral horns above the orbital cavity.
Fossil distribution
Fossils have been recovered from:
- Goshen Hole Formation, Goshen County, Wyoming
- Wiggins Formation, Fremont County, Wyoming
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