Procranioceras Explained

Procranioceras is an extinct genus of Artiodactyla, of the family Dromomerycidae, endemic to North America. It lived during the Middle Miocene, 16.0—13.6 Ma, existing for approximately .[1] Fossils have been found from Florida, Saskatchewan, and Nebraska. The genus contains 2 species, P. skinneri and P. skiuneri. It is around the size of a medium sized deer as well as a relative of the modern deer.

Notes and References

  1. https://paleobiodb.org/classic/checkTaxonInfo?taxon_no=42637 Procranioceras at fossilworks