Tarnetsuch
Tarnetsuchus barberi is a genus of extinct crocodyliform that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 66 million years ago. Fossil remains of this species have been discovered in the western United States, particularly in the Hell Creek Formation of Montana and the Lance Formation of Wyoming and South Dakota. Tarnetsuchus is notable for its relatively small size compared to other contemporary crocodyliforms, with estimates suggesting it reached lengths of around 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet).
The name Tarnetsuchus combines two elements: Tarnet, derived from the Blackfeet word for "badger," and suchus,
Like other crocodyliforms, Tarnetsuchus likely inhabited semi-aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, and floodplains. Its presence
Paleontological research on Tarnetsuchus has been limited due to the scarcity of well-preserved fossils. However, its