However, this speculation cannot be confirmed, and it could instead be attributed to preservation bias. Possible niche partitioning in diet, though, is supported by differences in the tooth microwear of A. madagaskarensis and the contemporary traversodont Dadadon. Dadadon was inferred to be capable of feeding on tough, hardy vegetation by using complex chewing, in contrast to the simpler dentition and processing of Azendohsaurus, which was better suited for eating leaves. This may also be supported by its more elevated body posture and long neck. References Allokotosaurs Prehistoric reptile genera Middle Triassic reptiles of Africa Late Triassic reptiles of Africa Fossils of Morocco Fossils of Madagascar Triassic Madagascar Fossil taxa described in 1972