Leptosuchus
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Leptosuchus is an extinct genus of leptosuchomorph parasuchid phytosaurs with a complex taxonomical history. Fossils have been found from the Dockum Group and lower Chinle Formation outcropping in Tex
Leptosuchus crosbiensis
Rutiodon
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Rutiodon is an extinct genus of mystriosuchine phytosaurs from the Late Triassic of the eastern United States. The type species of Rutiodon, Rutiodon carolinensis, encompasses a large number of skulls
Leptosuchus
…that the large, complete crest was independently developed in this particular species. The close relation of Leptosuchus and Machaeroprosopus with Rutiodon has led some paleontologists to believe that the prior two were synonymous with Rutiodon, with the latter's name having seniority. Differing features…
Rutiodon carolinensis AMNH
Skeletal mount of R. carolinensis (AMNH 1) viewed from the front
The holotype of R. manhattanensis on display in the American Museum of Natural History
Rutiodon BW