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Aletodon
Extinct genus of mammals
Aletodon is a genus of ground dwelling insectivores, now extinct. The genus flourished from around 58.7 to 55.8 Ma. It was native to Colorado, Wyoming, and western North Dakota.
01Species
There are currently 4 recognized species in this genus:
- Aletodon conardae (Winterfeld, 1982)
- Aletodon gunnelli (Gingerich, 1977)
- Aletodon mellon (Van Valen, 1978)
- Aletodon quadravus (Gingerich, 1983)
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