Paratoceras Explained

Paratoceras is an extinct genus of Artiodactyla, of the family Protoceratidae, endemic to North America. They lived during the Early to Middle Miocene, 20.4—10.3 Ma, existing for approximately .[1] Paratoceras resembled deer, but were probably more closely related to chevrotains. In addition to having horns on the top of the head, they had a third horn on the snout.

Species

Fossil distribution

Fossils have been recovered from:

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fossilworks.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=taxonInfo&taxon_no=42578 Paratoceras at fossilworks