Prosynthetoceras

Prosynthetoceras is an extinct genus of Artiodactyla, of the family Protoceratidae, endemic to North America. It lived from the Early to Middle Miocene 20.6—13.6 Ma, existing for approximately 7 million years .[1] In appearance, Prosynthetoceras looked much like Syndyoceras, Kyptoceras, and Synthetoceras with three horns, one on the snout, and two above the eyes.

Prosynthetoceras
Temporal range: Early Miocene–Middle Miocene
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: †Protoceratidae
Genus: †Prosynthetoceras
Patton 1967
Species
  • P. francisi Frick 1937
  • P. orthrionanus Albright 1999
  • P. texanus Hay 1924
Range of Prosynthetoceras based on fossil record

References
  1. Prosynthetoceras at fossilworks
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