Paratoceras

Paratoceras is an extinct genus of Artiodactyla, of the family Protoceratidae, endemic to North America. They lived during the Early to Middle Miocene, 20.4—10.3 Ma, existing for approximately. Paratoceras resembled deer, but were probably more closely related to chevrotains. In addition to having horns on the top of the head, they had a third horn on the snout.

Species

 * P. coatesi Rincón et al. 2015
 * P. macadamsi Frick 1937
 * P. orarius Rincón et al. 2015
 * P. tedfordi Webb et al. 2003
 * P. wardi  Patton & Taylor 1973

Fossil distribution
Fossils have been recovered from:
 * Gaillard Cut, Cucaracha Formation, Panama
 * Balumtun Sandstone, Chiapas, Mexico
 * Suchilquitongo Formation, Oaxaca, Mexico
 * Trinity River Pit 1, Fleming Formation, San Jacinto County, Texas