Biology:Palaeoctonus

Short description: Extinct genus of reptiles

Palaeoctonus Temporal range: Late Triassic, 211–205 Ma PreЄ Є O S D C P T J K Pg N
Scientific classification
Missing taxonomy template (fix):	Phytosauria /?
Genus:	†Palaeoctonus Cope, 1877
Species
P. appalachianus P. aulacodus P. cyphodon P. dumblianus P. orthodon

Palaeoctonus is an extinct genus of archosaur (possibly phytosaur) known only from isolated teeth. The name is derived from Greek (palaios meaning "ancient", -ktonos meaning "killer"). The genus is believed to have flourished during the Upper (Late) Triassic period.

External links

• list of dinosaur names
• supplementary information
• Palaeoctonus

Wikidata ☰ Q15903400 entry