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Priscocamelus is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore in the family Camelidae, endemic to North America from the Oligocene through Miocene 24.8—20.6 mya, existing for approximately 4.2 million years.
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Taxonomy
Priscocamelus was named by Stevens (1969) [in Stevens et al.]. Its type is Priscocamelus wilsoni. It was assigned to Camelidae by Stevens (1969) and Carroll (1988).
Body mass
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 restricted to two sites in the Rio Grande valley of Texas.
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