Proeuphractus fossil map
Where fossils of Proeuphractus have been found, shown on the Earth as it looked about 5 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 5 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 | 29–3.8 million years ago (Rupelian to Zanclean) |
| Periods | Paleogene, Neogene |
| Family | Dasypodidae |
| Named by | Ameghino 1886 |
| Fossil records | 54 occurrences at 20 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | Argentina, Uruguay |
| Rock formations | Cerro Azul, Chiquimil, Salicas, Kiyu, Sarmiento, Arroyo Chasicó |
About Proeuphractus
Proeuphractus is an extinct genus of xenarthran, related to the modern armadillos. It lived from the Early to the Late Miocene, and its fossilized remains were discovered in South America.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Proeuphractus (revision 1288552553), 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: Q63522093.
