Diacodexis
Diacodexis is an extinct genus of small herbivore mammals belonging to the family Dichobunidae which lived in North America, Europe and Pakistan from 55.4 mya to 46.2 mya and existing for approximately . Description. "Diacodexis" is the oldest known even-toed ungulate. In life, it would have resembled a modern duiker, measuring about in body length, but with a much longer tail. Unlike most later species of artiodactyl, it still had five toes on each foot, although the third and fourth toes were already elongated. It may also have had small hooves on each toe. Its teeth suggest that it  was a herbivorous browser. As suggested by its long legs, "Diacodexis" is believed to have been fast-running, capable of leaping relatively far. Morphology. Fossil specimens of four individuals' body mass were examined by . Fossil distribution. Diacodexis was widespread, with fossils having been found in Pakistan, Europe, and North America.