Altanius
Altanius is a genus of extinct primates found in the early Eocene of Mongolia. Though its phylogenetic relationship is questionable, many have placed it as either a primitive omomyid or as a member of the sister group to both adapoids and omomyids. The genus is represented by one species, Altanius orlovi, estimated to weigh about 10–30 g (0.35–1.1 oz) from relatively well-known and complete dental and facial characteristics.
| Altanius Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
| lower jaw of Altanius orlovi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| (unranked): | Euprimates |
| (unranked): | incertae sedis |
| Genus: | †Altanius Dashzeveg and McKenna 1977 |
| Type species | |
| †Altanius orlovi Dashzeveg and McKenna 1977 | |
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