Stenogale Explained

Stenogale is an extinct genus of carnivorans whose fossils are found in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Morphology

The presence of accessory cusps on the premolars and other dental characters are present in stenogales, a characteristic that is shared by Barbourofelidae and Felidae.[1]

Taxonomy

Its placement in Feliformia has undergone revision since its discovery; it has been assigned to Mustelinae, Mustelidae, and Aeluroidea before its most recent assignment to Feloidea.

Notes and References

  1. Michael1 Michael Morlo. Stéphane Peigne. Doris Nagel. A new species of Prosansanosmilus: implications for the systematic relationships of the family Barbourofelidae new rank (Carnivora, Mammalia). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. January 2004. 43–61. 140. 1. 10.1111/j.1096-3642.2004.00087.x . 84005206 . free.