| Taxon | Paratoceras |
|---|---|
| Authority | Frick 1937 |
| Type species | †Paratoceras macadamsi |
| Subdivision ranks | Species |
| Subdivision | See text |
Paratoceras is an extinct genus of Artiodactyla, of the family Protoceratidae, endemic to North America. They lived during the Early to Middle Miocene, 20.4—10.3 Ma, existing for approximately .[1] Paratoceras resembled deer, but were probably more closely related to chevrotains. In addition to having horns on the top of the head, they had a third horn on the snout.
Species
- P. coatesi Rincón et al. 2015
- P. macadamsi Frick 1937
- P. orarius Rincón et al. 2015
- P. tedfordi Webb et al. 2003
- P. wardi Patton & Taylor 1973
Fossil distribution
Fossils have been recovered from:
- Gaillard Cut, Cucaracha Formation, Panama
- Balumtun Sandstone, Chiapas, Mexico
- Suchilquitongo Formation, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Trinity River Pit 1, Fleming Formation, San Jacinto County, Texas