Orthophyia
| Orthophyia Temporal range: Miocene | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Proteidae |
| Genus: | Orthophyia |
| Species: | O. longa |
Orthophyia longa is a prehistoric proteid salamander from the Miocene[1] of Europe. It is now extinct. Its modern relatives include the olm and the mudpuppies.
See also
References
- ↑ "A Review Of The Fossil Caudata of Europe
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