Psalidocyon fossil map
Where fossils of Psalidocyon 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 | 16.3–12.5 million years ago (Burdigalian to Serravallian) |
| Periods | Neogene |
| Family | Canidae |
| Named by | Wang et al. 1999 |
| Fossil records | 8 occurrences at 3 locations (PBDB) |
| Found in | United States |
| Rock formations | Olcott, Tesuque |
About Psalidocyon
Psalidocyon is an extinct genus of the Borophaginae subfamily of canids native to North America. It lived during the Early to Middle Miocene 20.6—13.6 Ma, existing for about 7 mya. Only one species is currently recognised. It was initially found on Skull Ridge, Tesuque, New Mexico. A member of the Borophagini tribe, it was an intermediate-sized canid, with specialisations towards a heavily meat-based diet.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Psalidocyon (revision 1258221860), 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: Q3612250.
