Paul Sereno Paleontologist

Anatosuchus minor (Duck Croc)

New fossils of previously named species, Anatosuchus minor. Fossils found in Niger. Three-foot-long, upright fish-, frog- and grub-eater. Broad, overhanging snout and Pinocchio-like nose. Special sensory areas on the snout end allowed it to root around on the shore and in shallow water for prey. Closest relative in Madagascar.

Type: crocodilian

Casts Available

• skull
• flesh head and neck