Haplocyonoides

Hap-lo-sy-on-oy-dayz.
By Benjamin Gutierrez
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Benjamin Gutierrez

Vertebrate Paleontologist

Benjamin Gutierrez is a leading expert on dinosaurs, particularly the mighty theropods. His fieldwork in South America has uncovered new species and provided insights into dinosaur social structures.

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Gutierrez, B. (2014, March 15). Haplocyonoides. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/haplocyonoides/

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Name

Haplocyonoides.

Phonetic

Hap-lo-sy-on-oy-dayz.

Named By

Hurzeler‭ ‬-‭ ‬1940.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Mammalia,‭ ‬Carnivora,‭ ‬Caniformia,‭ ‬Amphicyonidae,‭ ‬Amphicyoninae.

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

Unavailable.‭

Size

Unavailable.

Known locations

France.‭

Time Period

Burdigalian of the Miocene.

Fossil representation

Partial remains.

       Although classed as an amphicyonine bear dog,‭ ‬Haplocyonoides is sometimes further divided into a‭ ‬group called the Haplocyoninae.‭ ‬This group also includes Haplocyon and Haplocyonopsis.

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