Poabromylus fossil map
Where fossils of Poabromylus have been found, shown on the Earth as it looked about 45 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 45 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 | 45.9–33.9 million years ago (Lutetian to Priabonian) |
| Periods | Paleogene |
| Family | Protoceratidae |
| Named by | Peterson 1932 |
| Fossil records | 14 occurrences at 6 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | United States |
| Rock formations | Wagon Bed ("Tepee Trail"), Duchesne River, Chambers Tuff, Titus Canyon, White River |
About Poabromylus
Poabromylus is an extinct genus of small artiodactyl, of the family Protoceratidae, endemic to North America. They lived during the Late Eocene 40.4–33.9 Ma, existing for approximately 6 million years. They resembled deer but were more closely related to camelids.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Poabromylus (revision 1367289616), 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: Q7206154.
