Bovidae (Mammalia) from the early Middle Miocene of Maboko, Kenya

We describe here the Bovidae from early Middle Miocene site of Maboko, Kenya, known for its rich and highly diverse assemblage Primates. They are attributed to two taxa slightly different sizes, Turcocerus africanus n.sp. Kubanotragus pickfordi. In addition ranges through Turkey China; it might have originated in Africa but lack precise dating weakens any phylogeographic hypothesis. has similar chronological geographic ranges. Both Maboko species retain low levels hypsodonty compared their northern relatives may been less specialised grazing than Eurasian taxa. The illustrate an diversification family that appears pre-date major appearance clades characteristic modern African pecoran faunas.