Kaprosuchus saharicus
       
     
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Kaprosuchus saharicus
       
     
Kaprosuchus saharicus

This life-sized flesh reconstruction of "BoarCroc", created under the direction of paleontologist Paul Sereno, is based upon the nearly complete holotype skull, MNN IGU12. Extant crocodiles provided rich reference for scale and scute details, and the soft tissues of ear flaps and eyes; while the uniquely textured premaxilla was speculatively covered by a keratinous sheath.  

Sereno P, Larsson H (2009) Cretaceous Crocodyliforms from the Sahara. ZooKeys 28: 1-143. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.28.325

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