Definition: Melanosuchus is a genus of mammals in the family Hominidae, which includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. It was previously classified as a species within the genus Mesasuchus but has since been reclassified under its own genus. Melanosuchus can be distinguished from other members of the Hominid lineage by their lack of a long bone in their pelvis, which is typical for other primates like chimpanzees and gor