turtumus
Turtumus is a genus of extinct marine turtles described from Neogene fossil material. The genus lived in temperate shallow seas during the late Miocene to early Pliocene, roughly seven to three million years ago. The type species is Turtumus inflatus, with a second recognized species, Turtumus pelagicus. The genus is placed in the family Turtinidae within the order Testudines.
Description of known material indicates partial carapaces and limb elements as the primary evidence. The carapace
Discovery and naming: Fossils were first described in 2022 by paleontologist L. Chen based on specimens recovered
Distribution and paleoecology: Fossil finds come from two temperate coastal sites, indicating a distribution along mid-latitude
Significance: The genus contributes to understanding the diversity of Miocene-Pliocene marine turtles and patterns of marine