Paracamelichnum Pérez-Lorente et al., 2009


JUNIOR SYNONYM(S): N/A

DESCRIPTION: A digitigrade track that has two main digits, digits III and IV, in the form of hooves and is paraxonic. The digits have subrounded ends, are elongated and are rectilinear. There is a subrectangular outline surrounding the hoof impressions. The track is slightly narrower anteriorly than posteriorly. The pes is narrower and shorter than the manus.

BEHAVIOR(S): Repichnia

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Continental; terrestrial

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Artiodactyl animals, particularly camels. Paracamelus likely made them since they are found in the same area and time.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Miocene

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