Rhytidosteus

<i>Rhytidosteus</i>

Rhytidosteus

Extinct genus of amphibians

Rhytidosteus is an extinct genus of temnospondyl amphibian from the Early Triassic of South Africa.[1] In 2019, the remains were also discovered in the Astrakhan region, Russia.

Quick Facts Rhytidosteus Temporal range: Early Triassic, Scientific classification ...
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References

  1. [1]
    Dias-da-Silva, S.; Marsicano, C. (2011). "Phylogenetic reappraisal of Rhytidosteidae (Stereospondyli: Trematosauria), temnospondyl amphibians from the Permian and Triassic". Journal of Systematic Palaeontology. 9 (2): 305–325. doi:10.1080/14772019.2010.492664. hdl:11336/68471.


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