Paranthropus

phylum	Chordata	Paranthropus is a genus of extinct hominin which contains two widely accepted species: P. robustus and P. boisei. However, the validity of Paranthropus is contested, and it is sometimes considered to be synonymous with Australopithecus. They are also referred to as the robust australopithecines. Paranthropus is characterised by robust skulls, with a prominent gorilla-like sagittal crest along the midline—which suggest strong chewing muscles—and broad, herbivorous teeth used for grinding. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Hominoidea
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Primates
family	Hominidae
genus	Paranthropus
Temporal range	2.6 – 0.6Ma

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  Kaiyodo Dinotales 2 Paranthropus boisei