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Tapir
Tapirs ( ) are large, herbivorous mammals belonging to the family Tapiridae. They are similar in shape to a Suidae, pig, with a short, prehensile nose trunk (proboscis). Tapirs inhabit jungle and forest regions of South America, South and Central America and Southeast Asia. They are one of three extant branches of Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates), alongside Equidae, equines and rhinoceroses. Only a single genus, ''Tapirus'', is currently extant. Tapirs migrated into South America during the Pleistocene epoch from North America after the formation of the Isthmus of Panama as part of the Great American Interchange. Tapirs were formerly present across North America, but became extinct in the region at the end of the Late Pleistocene, around 12,000 years ago. Name The term ''tapir'' comes from the Portuguese language, Portuguese-language words , , which themselves trace their origins back to Old Tupi, specifically the term . This word, according to Eduardo de Almeida Navarro, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South American Tapir
The South American tapir (''Tapirus terrestris''), also commonly called the Brazilian tapir (from the Tupi ), the Amazonian tapir, the maned tapir, the lowland tapir, (Brazilian Portuguese), and ''la sachavaca'' (literally "bushcow", in mixed Quechua and Spanish), is one of the four recognized species in the tapir family (of the order Perissodactyla, with the mountain tapir, the Malayan tapir, and the Baird's tapir). It is the largest surviving native terrestrial mammal in the Amazon. Most classifications also include ''Tapirus kabomani'' (also known as the dwarf black tapir or the kabomani tapir) as also belonging to the species ''Tapirus terrestris'' (Brazilian tapir), despite its questionable existence and the overall lack of information on its habits and distribution. The specific epithet derives from ''arabo kabomani'', the word for tapir in the local Paumarí language. The formal description of this tapir did not suggest a common name for the species. The Karitiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayan Tapir
The Malayan tapir (''Tapirus indicus''), also called Asian tapir, Asiatic tapir, oriental tapir, Indian tapir, piebald tapir, or black-and-white tapir, is the only living tapir species outside of the Americas. It is native to Southeast Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra. It has been listed as Endangered species, Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008, as the population is estimated to comprise fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. Taxonomy The scientific name ''Tapirus indicus'' was proposed by Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest in 1819 who referred to a tapir described by Pierre-Médard Diard. ''Tapirus indicus brevetianus'' was coined by a Dutch zoologist in 1926 who described a black Malayan tapir from Sumatra that had been sent to Rotterdam Zoo in the early 1920s. Phylogenetics, Phylogenetic analyses of 13 Malayan tapirs showed that the species is monophyletic. It was placed in the genus ''Acrocodia'' by Colin Groves and Peter Grubb (zoologist), Peter Grubb in 2011. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Tapir
The mountain tapir, also known as the Andean tapir or woolly tapir (''Tapirus pinchaque''), is the smallest of the four widely recognized species of tapir. It is found only in certain portions of the Andean Mountain Range in northwestern South America. As such, it is the only tapir species to live outside of tropical rainforests in the wild. It is most easily distinguished from other tapirs by its thick woolly coat and white lips. The species name comes from the term ''"La Pinchaque"'', an imaginary beast said to inhabit the same regions as the mountain tapir. Description Mountain tapirs are black or very dark brown, with occasional pale hairs flecked in amongst the darker fur. The fur becomes noticeably paler on the underside, around the anal region, and on the cheeks. A distinct white band runs around the lips, although it may vary in extent, and there are usually also white bands along the upper surface of the ears. In adults, the rump has paired patches of bare skin, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baird's Tapir
The Baird's tapir (''Tapirus bairdii''), also known as the Central American tapir, is a species of tapir native to Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. It is the largest of the three species of tapir native to the Americas, as well as the largest native land mammal in both Central America, Central and South America. Names The Baird's tapir is named after the United States, American natural history, naturalist Spencer Fullerton Baird, who traveled to Mexico in 1843 and observed the animals. However, the species was first documented by another American naturalist, W. T. White. Like the other American tapirs (the mountain tapir and the South American tapir), the Baird's tapir is commonly called ''danta'' by people in all areas. In the regions around Oaxaca and Veracruz, it is referred to as the . Panamanians, and Colombians call it , and in Belize, where the Baird's tapir is the List of national animals, national animal, it is known as the mountain cow. In Mexi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapirus
''Tapirus'' is a genus of tapir which contains the living tapir species. The Malayan tapir is usually included in ''Tapirus'' as well, although some authorities have moved it into its own genus, ''Acrocodia''. Extant species The Kabomani tapir was at one point recognized as another living member of the genus, but is now considered to be nested within ''T. terrestris''. Evolution The genus ''Tapirus'' first appeared during the Middle Miocene (around 16-10 million years ago), known fossils in both Europe (''T. telleri'') and North America (''T. johnsoni'' and ''T. polkensis''). The youngest tapir in Europe, ''Tapirus arvernensis'' became extinct at the end of the Pliocene, around 2.6 million years ago. ''Tapirus'' dispersed into South America during the Early Pleistocene as part of the Great American Interchange, around 2.6-1 million years ago. Tapirs suffered considerable extinctions at the end of the Pleistocene, and went completely extinct north of southern Mexico. Fossil sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protapirus
''Protapirus'' (Latin: "before" (pro), + Brazilian Indian: "tapir" (tapira)) is an extinct genus of tapir known from the Oligocene and Miocene of North America and Eurasia. Taxonomy The type species is ''Protapirus priscus'' from the Late Oligocene of Quercy, Quercy, France. ''Protapirus'' is often considered the earliest true tapir, or at least a tapiroid that is the direct ancestor of the true tapir family. Distribution and history The oldest species is the North American ''P. simplex'' from the White River Formation. A later North American species is ''P. obliquidens'' From North America, the genus spread into Eurasia during the Oligocene, with five species known from the Oligocene and Miocene of Europe and a single species (''P. gromovae'') from Kazakhstan. Description They were of similar size to modern tapirs, but had more primitive features, such as premolars that were less molariform in shape. In comparison to more primitive tapiroids, ''Protapirus'' had retracted nasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selenolophodon
Tapiroidea is a superfamily of perissodactyls which includes the modern tapirs and their extinct relatives. Taxonomically, they are placed in suborder Ceratomorpha along with the rhino superfamily, Rhinocerotoidea. The first members of Tapiroidea appeared during the Early Eocene, 55 million years ago, and were present in North America and Asia during the Eocene. Tapiridae first appeared during the early Oligocene in Europe, and are thought to have originated from the tapiroid family Helaletidae. Taxonomy *Superfamily Tapiroidea **Family † Deperetellidae ***Genus †'' Bahinolophus'' ***Genus †'' Deperetella'' ***Genus †''Irenolophus'' ***Genus †'' Teleolophus'' **Family Tapiridae ***Genus †'' Eotapirus'' ***Genus †'' Miotapirus'' ***Genus †'' Nexuotapirus'' ***Genus †'' Paratapirus'' ***Genus †'' Plesiotapirus'' ***Genus †'' Protapirus'' (syn. ''Tanyops'') ***Genus †'' Tapiravus'' ***Genus ''Tapirus'' **Family † Helaletidae ***Genus †'' Colodon'' *** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heteraletes
Tapiroidea is a superfamily of perissodactyls which includes the modern tapirs and their extinct relatives. Taxonomically, they are placed in suborder Ceratomorpha along with the rhino superfamily, Rhinocerotoidea. The first members of Tapiroidea appeared during the Early Eocene, 55 million years ago, and were present in North America and Asia during the Eocene. Tapiridae first appeared during the early Oligocene The Oligocene ( ) is a geologic epoch (geology), epoch of the Paleogene Geologic time scale, Period that extends from about 33.9 million to 23 million years before the present ( to ). As with other older geologic periods, the rock beds that defin ... in Europe, and are thought to have originated from the tapiroid family Helaletidae. Taxonomy *Superfamily Tapiroidea **Family † Deperetellidae ***Genus †'' Bahinolophus'' ***Genus †'' Deperetella'' ***Genus †''Irenolophus'' ***Genus †'' Teleolophus'' **Family Tapiridae ***Genus †'' Eotapirus'' ***Genu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nexuotapirus
''Nexuotapirus'' is an extinct genus of tapir from the Late Oligocene and Early Miocene of North America. Taxonomy ''Nexuotapirus'' was erected in 1998. The type species, ''N. marslandensis'', was originally classified under '' Miotapirus''. The second species, ''N. robustus'', was originally placed in ''Protapirus'' but was also moved to ''Nexuotapirus'' based on comparable lower dentition. Description ''Nexuotapirus'' shows both plesiomorphic and derived features compared to other early tapirs, making its exact relationship with them difficult to place. Primitive traits of the genus include less molar-like premolars and incisive foramina that extend posteriorly through the postcanine diastema, as well as a braincase that tapers towards the back. More advanced features include deep retraction of the nasal incision, nasal shortening, frontal shortening, and reduction of the supraorbital process, features comparable to the modern ''Tapirus ''Tapirus'' is a genus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megatapirus
The giant tapir (''Tapirus augustus'') is an extinct species of tapir that lived in southern China, Vietnam and Laos, with reports suggesting it also lived in Taiwan, Java, and potentially Borneo. The species has been recorded from Middle and Late Pleistocene. There is only weak evidence for a Holocene survival. ''Tapirus augustus'' was larger than any living tapir, with an estimated weight of about . The species was also placed in its own genus of ''Megatapirus'', however, it is now conventionally placed within ''Tapirus''. Extinct animals of Indonesia Discovery and taxonomy Despite not being named until 1923, the Palaeontological Museum, Munich Paleontologist Max Schlosser described several teeth purchased from Chinese drug stores in 1903 that he assigned to ''Tapirus sinensis''.Hooijer, D. A. (1947)On fossil and prehistoric remains of Tapirus from Java, Sumatra and China.''Zoologische Mededelingen'', ''27''(3), 253–299. Some of the teeth had been unearthed at the Chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
