New Chrysochloridae (Mammalia) from the middle Eocene of Black Crow, Namibia
Among the fossils extracted from middle Eocene freshwater limestone at Black Crow, Namibia, are a lower molar and a maxilla with three teeth that are interpreted to belong to a primitive Chrysochloridea (Golden Moles). The specimens are too small to belong to Diamantochloris inconcessus but are similar in dimensions to a previously listed but un-named chrysochlorid tooth from the site. The material is here attributed to a new genus and species and its significance for understanding the homogeneity of Afrotheria is discussed. Keywords: Golden mole, New genus, New species, Ypresian/Lutetian, Sperrgebiet.
Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia
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