Biology:Eocaptorhinus

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Eocaptorhinus
Temporal range: Early Permian
Eocaptyrhinus BACKGROUND.JPG
Reconstruction of Eocaptorhinus on a log.
Fossil
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Reptilia
Subclass:
Anapsida
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Eocaptorhinus

Heaton, 1979 / Williston, 1909
Species
  • E. laticeps

Eocaptorhinus is an extinct genus of anapsid reptile resembling a lizard with high back, short toes and a flattened, triangular head.[1][2] There has been some debate about the taxonomy, with some scientists having classified it as synonymous with its close relative Captorhinus.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3079237 entry