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Antler remains (Cervidae, Artiodactyla, Mammalia) from a new locality in the Pinjor Formation (1.6–0.8 Ma), Pakistan

Authors :
Muhammad Azeem
Muhammad Akhtar
Muhammad Siddiq
Muhammad Akbar Khan
Abdul Ghaffar
Abdul Majid Khan
Source :
Revista Brasileira de Paleontologia. 20:23-30
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Sociedade Brasileira de Paleontologia, 2017.

Abstract

New antler remains from the Pinjor Formation of Sardhok (32°49′39”N, 73°43′51”E), Gujarat district, Punjab Province, Pakistan, are described. In this paper, new fossil data from a new fossil locality with its taxonomic relationships and geological aspects is discussed. A thorough comparison of studied specimens with all known cervid species from Europe and South Asia of this time span supports the assignment of these antlers to Axis cf. A. punjabiensis. Limited data are available on Siwalik antlers and any new fossil will definitely add to our understanding of this group of mammals.

Details

ISSN :
15197530
Volume :
20
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Revista Brasileira de Paleontologia
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........e04c3a95ca764ea5f63ee994b17dec52
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4072/rbp.2017.1.02