Heptodon
Sign in to saveHeptodon is an extinct genus of tapir-type herbivore of the family Helaletidae endemic to North America during the Early Eocene. It lived from 50.3—48.6 mya, existing for approximately .
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Vinony files it under Eocene mammals of North America, Eocene Perissodactyla and Fossil taxa described in 1882.
Its subject is documented across 11 Wikipedia language editions.
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Heptodon is an extinct genus of tapir-type herbivore of the family Helaletidae endemic to North America during the Early Eocene. It lived from 50.3—48.6 mya, existing for approximately .
Heptodon was about in length, and closely resembled modern tapirs. The shape of the skull suggests that it probably lacked the characteristic tapir trunk. Instead it probably had a slightly elongated, fleshy upper lip, like its relative Helaletes.
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