Mirocetus riabinini Mchedlidze, 1970
Mammalia
Placentalia
Cetartiodactyla
Cetacea
Odontoceti
Mirocetidae
Early Oligocene
Lower Maiko beds, Maiko Gr (uppermost Rupelian or lowermost Chattian)
Azerbaijan
Length: 3.5 m
Originally described as an archeocete whale, the Oligocene Mirocetus from Azerbaijan is now considered to be a primitive toothed whale (Odontoceti), and therefore belonging to the lineage of dolphins, orcas and porpoises.
March 13, 2016
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