Amphicynodon fossil map
Where fossils of Amphicynodon have been found, shown on the Earth as it looked about 30 million years ago and on today’s map.
Dots are fossil collections recorded in the Paleobiology Database. The “then” view moves today’s fossil sites back to their positions 30 million years ago (the time slice nearest the median age of the fossils) using the Merdith et al. (2021) plate model; positions are approximate. Open on the timeline map →
| Group | Early mammals |
|---|---|
| Lived | 33.9–23.04 million years ago (Rupelian to Chattian) |
| Periods | Paleogene |
| Family | Ursidae |
| Named by | Filhol 1881 |
| Fossil records | 42 occurrences at 15 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | France, Mongolia, China, Germany |
| Rock formations | txn:41301, Hsanda Gol, Wulanbulage, Ulantatal, Alzey |
About Amphicynodon
Amphicynodon was an extinct genus of caniform carnivore. It has traditionally been considered an early bear, although recent evidence has suggested it may be a unique member linked to other pinnipeds. It was endemic to Europe and Asia during the Oligocene, from approximately 33.9—28.4 Mya and existing for approximately 6 million years. It was similar in size to early mustelids.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Amphicynodon (revision 1288338982), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0; introduction excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Ages, family, authority and fossil records: Paleobiology Database, accessed 23 October 2026. Ages are those of the rock layers the fossils were found in. Wikidata: Q3614662.
