Eoconodon
Extinct genus of mammal
Eoconodon is an extinct genus of triisodontid that existed during the early Paleocene of North America. Characteristics of the genus include massive jaws, blunt builds, and strong canine teeth.
Eoconodon is considered to be a giant for mammals during the Early Paleocene, with E. coryphaeus weighing up to 47 kilograms (104 lb), although other experts suggest a smaller mass estimate of 12.6 kg (28 lb).
01Species
- Eoconodon copanus
- Eoconodon coryphaeus
- Eoconodon ginibitohia
- Eoconodon heilprinianus
- Eoconodon nidhoggi
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- Eoconodon coryphaeus skull.jpg by mark byzewski, CC BY 2.0
- Eoconodon coryphaeus jaw.jpg by mark byzewski, CC BY 2.0
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