†Peratherium comstocki Cope 1884 (marsupial)
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Mammalia - Theriamorpha - Herpetotheriidae
Alternative combinations: Didelphis comstocki, Herpetotherium comstocki
Belongs to Peratherium according to L. Krishtalka and R. K. Stucky 1983
See also Hay 1902 and Hay 1930
Sister taxa: Peratherium africanus, Peratherium antiquum, Peratherium bretouense, Peratherium constans, Peratherium cuvieri, Peratherium edwardi, Peratherium elegans, Peratherium giselense, Peratherium lavergnense, Peratherium macgrewi, Peratherium matronense, Entomacodon angustidens
Ecology: ground dwelling omnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (9: Colorado, Texas, Wyoming collections)
Total: 9 collections each including a single occurrence
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