Acinonyx trumani Orr, 1969
American cheetah
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Felis trumani Orr, 1969; Miracinonyx trumani Orr, 1969; Puma trumani Orr, 1969
Conservation Status
Extinct
Last record: Late Wisconsinan
Distribution
New Mexico, USA
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
Original scientific description:
Orr, P. C. (1969). Felis trumani, a new radiocarbon dated cat skull from Crypt Cave, Nevada. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Department of Geology, Bulletin no. 2: 1-8.
Other references:
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