Approximate range of Osbornodon iamonensis based on fossil distribution
Osbornodon iamonensis is an extinct species of hesperocyonine, a predecessor of modern dogs that were endemic to North America and which lived from the Oligocene to Early Miocene epoch 23.6—16.3 Ma and existed for approximately 8 million years.[1] It was named for Lake Iamonia in northern Florida. Fossils have been found in Florida and Nebraska. In the Thomas Farm Site in Gilchrist County, Florida, it is the most common carnivore found in that area.[2][3]
^Paleobiology Database: Osbornodon iamonensis[permanent dead link].
Osbornodoniamonensis is an extinct species of hesperocyonine, a predecessor of modern dogs that were endemic to North America and which lived from the...
Merychippus and Parahippus leonensis, and the ancient camel Oxydactylus. Osbornodoniamonensis (Osborn's dog), a forerunner of today's dog, was named for the lake...
(Horse) †Nanosiren (Sea Cow) †Nothokemas and N. floridanus (Camel) †Osbornodoniamonensis (Proto-dog) †Parahippus leonensis (Horse) †Proheteromys and P. floridanus...
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