Prolagus oeningensis explained

Prolagus oeningensis is an extinct lagomorph and the type species of its genus, Prolagus. It lived from 15.97 to 7.75 Ma, existing for about 8 million years.

Range

The species has been found in various locations in Europe and Asia. It was named after the town of Öhningen in Germany, its type locality. ^[1]

Diet

This species was possibly a herbivore like other living lagomorphs.

Notes and References

1. Prolagus oeningensis (Lagomorpha, Mammalia) from the Middle Miocene of Mühlbach am Manhartsberg, Lower Austria. Boon-Kristkoiz. Ellen. Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien. 104 A. 293–296. 2003.