Species Classification: Cochleosauridae.

Nigerpeton

Nigerpeton: Research Database Rhinesuchidae (Temnospondyli) · Late Triassic (~210-205 MYA) · Africa — Niger (Tigabato Formation)   Research Note: Nigerpeton was a rhinesuchid temnospondyl from the Late Triassic of Niger — one of the largest known temnospondyls and an important taxon for understanding the evolution of stereospondyl amphibians in the Triassic of Africa.   Research … Read more

Cochleosaurus

In Depth        Despite its name, Cochleosaurus was actually an amphibian. The skull is quite flat and features an ear structure better adapted for use on the land. Some have considered Cochleosaurus to have been an ambush hunter similar to crocodiles today. Further Reading – The edopoid amphibian Cochleosaurus from the middle Pennsylvanian of Nova Scotia. … Read more

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