early Miocene (24–18 Mya), though Philippe Gaubert and Veron estimated a divergence date of 19.4 Mya (16.5–22.7 Mya). Classification Phylogenetic tree The phylogenetic relationships of Malagasy carnivorans (Eupleridae) are shown in the following cladogram: See also List of mammals of Madagascar References External links Mammal families Extant Chattian first appearances Taxa named by Jean-Charles Chenu