Extinct genus of mammals
Paracosoryx is an extinct genus of antilocaprids that lived in North America during the Miocene. 
Taxonomy.
It was originally described as a subgenus of "Cosoryx", but was elevated to full genus status. It has been suggest that "Paracosoryx" is paraphyletic, with some species more related to members of other genera than each other.
Description.
The burr of "Paracoryx" is located relatively high on the shaft compared to other members of Merycodontinae. The horn shaft is relatively long, with small, curved tines.
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