Aepycamelus
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| phylum | Chordata | Aepycamelus is an extinct genus of camelid, formerly called Alticamelus, which lived during the Miocene 20.6–4.9 Ma existing for approximately 15.7 million years. Its name is derived from the Homeric Greek αἰπύς, "high and steep" and κάμελος – "camel"; thus, "high camel"; alticamelus in Latin.
Aepycamelus walked on its toes only. Unlike earlier species of camelid, they possessed cushioned pads like those of modern camels. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Camelidae |
| Class | Mammalia | |
| order | Artiodactyla | |
| family | Camelidae | |
| genus | Aepycamelus | |
| Period | Miocene |
