Piscophoca
In the world of Piscophoca, there has always been great interest and curiosity on the part of society. For centuries, Piscophoca has been a topic of debate and discussion in different areas, whether in politics, science, culture or everyday life. The influence of Piscophoca is undeniable and its impact has been felt in all spheres of human life. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the role of Piscophoca in history and its relevance in the present, analyzing its different aspects and delving into its importance to better understand the world around us.
| Piscophoca Temporal range: Late Miocene
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| Piscophoca pacifica skull cast of a specimen from Peru. At the AMNH. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Parvorder: | Pinnipedia |
| Family: | Phocidae |
| Subfamily: | Monachinae |
| Genus: | †Piscophoca Muizon, 1981 |
| Species: | †P. pacifica
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| †Piscophoca pacifica Muizon, 1981
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Piscophoca is an extinct genus of pinniped. The genus was named after the fossiliferous Pisco Formation in Peru, where the holotype was found. Other fossils of the genus were found in the Bahía Inglesa Formation of the Caldera Basin in Chile.[1]
References
- ^ Valenzuela-Toro, A. M.; Gutstein, C. S.; Varas-Malca, R. M.; Suarez, M. E.; Pyenson, N. D. (2013). "Pinniped turnover in the South Pacific Ocean: New evidence from the Plio-Pleistocene of the Atacama Desert, Chile". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 33: 216. doi:10.1080/02724634.2012.710282.
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