Charassognathus

Kah-rass-o-nay-fus.
By Emerson Winslow
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Emerson Winslow

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Emerson Winslow delves into the underwater world of prehistoric fish, uncovering the mysteries of early marine life. His discoveries have enhanced understanding of vertebrate evolution in aquatic environments.

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Winslow, E. (2012, December 28). Charassognathus. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/charassognathus/

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Name

Charassognathus.

Phonetic

Kah-rass-o-nay-fus.

Named By

J.‭ ‬Botha,‭ ‬F.‭ ‬Abdala‭ & ‬R.‭ ‬M.‭ ‬H.‭ ‬Smith‭ ‬-‭ ‬2007.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Synapsida,‭ ‬Therapsida,‭ ‬Cynodontia.

Diet

Carnivore‭?

Species

C.‭ ‬

Size

Skull about‭ ‬5‭ ‬centimetres long.

Known locations

South Africa‭ ‬-‭ ‬Teekloof Formation.

Time Period

Wuchiapingian of the Permian.

Fossil representation

Partial skull,‭ ‬jaw and a leg.

In Depth

       Charassognathus is a genus of cynodont therapsid that lived in South Africa during the late Permian.

Further Reading

-‭ ‬The oldest cynodont:‭ ‬new clues on the origin and early diversification of the Cynodontia.‭ ‬-‭ ‬Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society‭ ‬149‭(‬3‭)‬:477-492.‭ ‬-‭ ‬J.‭ ‬Botha,‭ ‬F.‭ ‬Abdala‭ & ‬R.‭ ‬M.‭ ‬H.‭ ‬Smith‭ ‬-‭ ‬2007.

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