Corumictis fossil map
Where fossils of Corumictis 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 | 29.5–18.5 million years ago (Rupelian to Burdigalian) |
| Periods | Paleogene, Neogene |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Named by | Paterson et al. 2020 |
| Fossil records | 6 occurrences at 3 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | United States |
| Rock formations | John Day, Catahoula |
About Corumictis
Corumictis is an extinct genus of mustelid from the Early Oligocene (Arikareean) of North America, specifically Oregon. It contains a single species Corumictis wolsani, which is notable for being the oldest currently known mustelid.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Corumictis (revision 1292697327), 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: Q108146761.
