Platykopus Sarjeant et al., 2002

JUNIOR SYNONYM(S): N/A

DESCRIPTION: Large plantigrade tracks with the manus similar in size to the pes, pes is slightly narrower and elongate. Five digits with claw impressions on both the manus and pes. Manus digits II-V are equal in length with digit I offset. Pes digits form an arc at the anterior end of the track and digits I and V are shorter than digits II-IV. Digits are close to manual and pedial pad.

BEHAVIOR(S): Repichnia

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Continental; terrestrial

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Carnivora animals, particularly those belonging to a large ursid.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Miocene

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: Lucas and Schultz, 2007; Abbassi, 2010.

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