Basiloterus

Basiloterus
Temporal range: Bartonian
~41–38 Ma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Infraorder: Cetacea
Family: Basilosauridae
Genus: Basiloterus
Species:
B. husseini
Binomial name
Basiloterus husseini
Gingerich et al., 1997
Synonyms

Basiloterus is an extinct genus of late-Eocene primitive whale from the Drazinda Formation, Pakistan and possibly also the Barton Group (originally Barton Beds) of England.

Basiloterus husseini is the closest known relative of Basilosaurus, but was not as large or elongated. The holotype is known from partial post cranial remains including two lumbar vertebrae.

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