LIBRALCES GALLICUS (CERVIDAE, MAMMALIA) FROM THE UPPER PLIOCENE OF THE NORTHEAST AZOV REGION

Abstract

A fossil of Libralces gallicus Azzaroli from the Khaprovian beds of the Liventsovka locality (lower course of the Don River, Middle Villafranchian) is redescribed. The proportions of the antler beams and small measurements of the lower jaw show that the elk from Liventsovka is more primitive than other Villafranchian forms of the genus Libralces.