Biology:Andegameryx
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Short description: Extinct genus of mammals
| Andegameryx | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder: | Pecora |
| Genus: | †Andegameryx Ginsburg (1971) |
Andegameryx is an extinct genus of artiodactyl belonging to the infraorder Pecora, endemic to Europe during the Miocene, living 22.4—20 Ma, existing for approximately 2.4 million years.[1]
Andegameryx were primitive and ancient ruminants, resembling small deer or musk deer, although they were more closely related to modern chevrotains. Its diet is stated to be that of a frugivore. The only known fossil was found in Zaragoza, Spain .
Taxonomy
Andegameryx was named by Ginsburg (1971).
References
Wikidata ☰ Q4753675 entry
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