Aphaneramma is an extinct genus of marine temnospondyl amphibian. It lived during the Early Triassic epoch, approximately 252–247 Ma ago, and had a global distribution.

Fossils have been found in the Mianwali Formation of Pakistan, Madagascar, the Zhitkov Formation of Russia, and the Vikinghøgda Formation (Kongressfjellet Formation) of Svalbard (Norway).

Aphaneramma

Aphaneramma had a skull about in length. Its jaws were very long, similar to the extant gharial's, and lined with small teeth. This adaptation suggests that it may have preyed on fish. A marine lifestyle for this animal was proposed.

Aphaneramma

Aphaneramma is closely related to Cosgriffius from North America.

Aphaneramma

References

Lonchorhynchines

Triassic temnospondyls of Europe

Triassic amphibians of Europe

Triassic temnospondyls of Asia

Triassic amphibians of Asia

Induan life

Olenekian life

Fossils of Norway

Fossils of Russia

Fossils of Pakistan

Fossil taxa described in 1904