Mammalia - Carnivora - Canidae

Alternative combinations: Canis temerarius, Tephrocyon temerarius, Tomarctus temerarius

Synonym: Canis anceps Scott 1893

Belongs to Paratomarctus according to X. Wang et al. 1999

Sister taxon: Paratomarctus euthos

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore-omnivore

Average measurements (in mm): P4 15.2 x 7.3, M1 11.7 x 13.8, M2 7.09 x 10.21, p4 9.50 x 5.10, m1 17.9 x 7.2, m2 9.55 x 6.06