Mammalia - Theriiformes - Tenrecidae

Belongs to Apternodus according to Asher et al. 2002

Sister taxa: Apternodus baladontus, Apternodus brevirostris, Apternodus gregoryi, Apternodus iliffensis, Apternodus major, Apternodus mediaevus

Type specimen: Its type locality is Bates Hole Upper White River 1, which is in a Chadronian/Orellan terrestrial horizon in the White River Formation of Wyoming

Ecology: ground dwelling insectivore-carnivore