Ganawamaya fossil map
Where fossils of Ganawamaya have been found, shown on the Earth as it looked about 15 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 15 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 | 27.3–15.98 million years ago (Chattian to Burdigalian) |
| Periods | Paleogene, Neogene |
| Named by | Cooke 1992 |
| Fossil records | 6 occurrences at 2 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | Australia |
| Rock formations | System B, txn:NF, Carl Creek Limestone |
About Ganawamaya
Ganawamaya is an extinct genus of quadrupedal kangaroos that lived in Australia. Its fossils have been found in various Oligocene and Miocene deposits throughout South Australia and Queensland. Four species are currently recognised, G. acris, G. aediculis, G. gillespieae, and G. couperi.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Ganawamaya (revision 1333324877), 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: Q12064257.
