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Nyasasaurus

DIN-001380 · Genus-rank candidate

Overview

Archived PBDB records list Nyasasaurus as an accepted genus-rank name in Chordata. The fossil occurrence envelope spans about 247–241.464 Ma. It does not establish the full lifetime of this taxon.

Classification

Chordata / Reptilia / Nyasasaurus

Associated geologic periods

Triassic

Age range of fossil records

247–241.464 Ma

Occurrence sources

• PBDB · Legacy PBDB snapshot · Recorded occurrences 2 · ref 77959

Ma means millions of years ago. The range reflects the fossil records included in the source. Classification and age estimates may change with new research.