A new durophagous phocid (Mammalia: Carnivora) from the late Neogene of Peru and considerations on monachine seals phylogeny

• Main Authors: Amson, Eli, Muizon, Christian De
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2014
• Subjects: Uncategorised; Hydrurga; Pisco; Hydrurga leptonyx; Leopard Seal
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1027357.v1; https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/A_new_durophagous_phocid_Mammalia_Carnivora_from_the_late_Neogene_of_Peru_and_considerations_on_monachine_seals_phylogeny/1027357/1

Here we describe a new phocid, Hadrokirus martini gen. et sp. nov., from the Pisco Formation, in the locality of Sud-Sacaco (Late Miocene to Early Pliocene of Peru). This taxon is the third true seal described from this locality. It is characterized by strong dentition paired with a powerful mastica...