Canis lepophagus

Kay-nis lep-o-fa-gus.
By Emerson Winslow
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Emerson Winslow

Paleoichthyologist

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, September 12). Canis lepophagus. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/canis-lepophagus/

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Name

Canis lepophagus ‭(‬Hare-eating Wolf‭).

Phonetic

Kay-nis lep-o-fa-gus.

Named By

Miller‭ & ‬Carranza-Castaneda‭ ‬-‭ ‬1998.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Mammalia,‭ ‬Carnivora,‭ ‬Canidae,‭ ‬Canis.

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

Size

Weight up to‭ ‬18.5‭ ‬kg.

Known locations

USA.

Time Period

Tortonian of the Miocene through to the Gelasian of the Pleistocene.

Fossil representation

Many specimens.

In Depth

Further Reading

– Preliminary report on the vertebrate type locality of Cita Canyon and the description of an ancestral coyote. – American Journal Science (5)35:383-390. – C. S. Johnston – 1938.

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