Tetrameryx
Tetrameryx Temporal range: [1]
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Tetrameryx is an extinct North American genus of the artiodactyl family Antilocapridae, known from Mexico,[2] the western United States, and Saskatchewan.[1] One member of the genus, T. shuleri, survived until about 12,000 years ago, and was present when Paleo-Indians reached North America.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Tetrameryx Lull 1921". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Dalquest, W. W. (1974-03-30). "A New Species of Four-Horned Antilocaprid from Mexico". Journal of Mammalogy. 55 (1): 96–101. doi:10.2307/1379259.
- ^ "Tetrameryx shuleri Lull 1921". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved 2015-11-21.