Hahnodon


Hahnodon is a genus of extinct mammal from the Early Cretaceous Ksar Metlili Formation in Morocco. Although originally considered to be a relatively early member of the extinct clade Multituberculata, recent studies indicate that it instead is a haramiyid.

Fossils and distribution

Hahnodon taqueti is based on a single lower molar found in Lower Cretaceous strata in Morocco.

Classification

classified Hahnodon as a member of Multituberculata, but Ananthataman et al. considered to be possibly related to members of Haramiyidia. The description of Cifelliodon from North America confirmed that Hahnodon — and by extension, Hahnodontidaebelong to Haramiyidia.