†Didelphodus absarokae Cope 1881 (eutherian)
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Mammalia - Leptictida - Leptictidae
Alternative combination: Deltatherium absarokae
Full reference: E. D. Cope. 1881. The temporary dentition of a new creodont. The American Naturalist 15:667-669
Belongs to Didelphodus according to O. P. Hay 1930
See also Cope 1881, Hay 1902, Matthew 1918, McKenna 1960, Scott 1892 and Van Valen 1966
Sister taxa: Didelphodus rheos, Didelphodus serus
Ecology: ground dwelling insectivore-carnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of France (1 collection), United States (39: Colorado, Wyoming)
Total: 40 collections each including a single occurrence
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