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Nothokemas is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore the family Camelidae, endemic to North America from the Oligocene through Miocene 30.8— 20.430 mya, existing for approximately 10.757 million years.
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Taxonomy
Nothokemas was named by White (1940) [also said to be 1947]. It was assigned to Camelidae by White (1940) and Honey et al.
Morphology
Four specimens were examined for estimated body mass by M. Mendoza, C. M. Janis, and P. Palmqvist. These specimens were estimated to weigh:
Fossil distribution
Fossil distribution is concentrated along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida in 11 different sites.
References
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