Sakkoonidae
Sakkoonidae is an extinct family of salamander-like amphibians known from the fossil record. The family is currently monogeneric, consisting of the genus Sakkoonodon, described from remains recovered in the Sakkoon Formation of Southeast Asia. The name honors the locality that yielded the type material.
Members of Sakkoonidae are characterized by an elongated body, relatively broad skull, and limbs that are reduced
Taxonomic placement is uncertain. Sakkoonidae is usually placed within the order Caudata (salamanders), but its exact
Geological age and distribution: The known material comes from Late Cretaceous to early Paleocene deposits in
Palaeoecology: The morphology suggests a semi-aquatic lifestyle in rivers or swamps, feeding on small invertebrates. Reproductive
Species: The genus Sakkoonodon presently includes two described species, Sakkoonodon primordialis and Sakkoonodon minor. Etymology and