PANTHERA LEO ATROX (MAMMALIA: CARNIVORA: FELIDAE) IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO
Por:
Montellano-Ballesteros, M, Carbot-Chanona G.
Publicada:
1 jun 2009
Categoría:
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Resumen:
A well-preserved right lower jaw with complete P(3)-M(1) and an isolated canine of a large felid Was found in the southern slate of Chiapas, Mexico. It is identified as the American lion Panthera leo atrox. Its presence in Chiapas documents its southernmost distribution in North America.
Filiaciones:
Montellano-Ballesteros, M:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Geol, Dept Paleontol, Mexico City 04510, DF, Mexico
Carbot-Chanona G.:
Museo de Paleontología Eliseo Palacios Aguilera, Institute de Historia Natural, Calzada de Los Hombres Ilustres S/n, Parque Modern 29000, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico
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