Aulophyseter


Aulophyseter is an extinct genus of sperm whales from the subfamily Physeterinae that existed during the Miocene.

History of discovery

s of Aulophyseter have been found in:
Aulophyseter is estimated to have been long, and weighed approximately. On the maxilla and mandible, Aulophyseter possessed small, sharp teeth that lack enamel.

Paleobiology

Aulophyseter's small teeth lack enamel, which suggests that its feeding habits were more similar to those of modern sperm whales than to other early sperm whales. The diet of Aulophyseter was largely limited to cephalopods and fish.