👉 Iranoidricerus is a genus of fossil rodents that lived during the Middle Eocene period, approximately 27 million years ago. These rodents were known for their distinctive fur pattern and were primarily found in the region of the Persian Gulf. They are characterized by their long, slender body with a distinctive, flat face, which they used to burrow into the ground. The genus was named after Iranian mythology, as it is believed that these rodents played an important role in the development of irrigation
