Lufengpithecus
Lufengpithecus is recognized by three species: L. lefengensis, L. keiyuanensis, and L. hudiensis. Faunal estimates place recovered Lufengpithecus dental fragments and various crania at 10 – 13.5 myo (Chaimanee, et al.). Relative enamel thickness in all species is similar to modern humans (Kunimatsu, et al.).
Lufengpithecus lufengensis
Lufengpithecus lufengensis
• Xu, et al., 1978
• PA 580, Mandible with right and left I2 – M3
• 13.5 – 10 MYA
• Yunnan Province, China
Mandibular dentition reveals highly crowned incisors and thickly enameled molars. The crania is characterized by a wide interorbital space interrupted by the apex of the nasal aperture.
Lufengpithecus hudiensis
Lufengpithecus hudiensis
• Zhang et al., 1987
• YV 0196, Partial maxilla with P3 – M3
• 13.5 – 10 MYA
• Yunnan Province, China
Lufengpithecus hudiensis is distinguished from L. lefengensis by having smaller postcanine teeth with greater molar cingulum development (Hartwig).
Lufengpithecus keiyuanensis
Lufengpithecus keiyuanensis
• Woo, 1957
• IVPP An – 613, Left and right P4 and M2 and right M3
•13.5 – 10 MYA
• Yunnan Province, China
Lufengpithecus keiyuanensis is distinguished from L. lefengensis by having smaller postcanine teeth with greater molar cingulum development (Hartwig).
