1" Coryphodon Fossil Tooth Willwood Formation Big Horn County Wyoming Stand
Location: Willwood Formation, Big Horn County, Wyoming
Weight: 0.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 1 Inch Long, 0.9 Inches Wide, 0.7 Inches Thick
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Coryphodon is an extinct genus of large mammals that roamed North America and Eurasia during the late Paleocene and early Eocene epochs. Known for its massive, hippo-like body, Coryphodon was a sturdy herbivore, reaching lengths of up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) and weights over 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds).
Its skull was large but housed a small brain, while its teeth—rounded bunodont molars and prominent canines—suggest it primarily fed on soft vegetation, such as leaves and aquatic plants. Fossil evidence indicates Coryphodon was semi-aquatic, living in swampy, marshy areas. Its broad feet and strong limbs allowed it to move easily through soft, muddy ground, and its large body helped maintain warmth in watery habitats.
Coryphodon offers important insight into mammalian evolution after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, particularly the rise of large herbivores in the early Cenozoic. Its widespread fossils across continents also highlight early faunal exchanges between North America and Eurasia, making it a key species for understanding this period of Earth’s history.
