Barylambda faberi (Patterson 1933; originally Titanoides, renamed by Patterson 1937; CNHM P-14637;2.5m in length; late Paleocene, 55 mya) was derived from a sister to Pantolambda and was basal to the xenarthrans, including Paramylodon and Orycterpus.
Note the robust build of Barylambda, the deep tail chevrons, the tiny premaxillary teeth. the out-turned ilia, the low jugals, the lack of large canine-like canine teeth (in females), all traits that point to aardvark and edentate morphologies. No other tested taxa nest closer. |
