Pannonictis

Pannonictis is closely related to another prehistoric genus, Enhydrictis. At least four different species are recognised; P. pliocaenica, and P. baroniensis. Another species known as P. pilgrimi is no longer valid, and most likely a synonym of P. pliocaenica. In the past, Martellictis ardea was also at one point considered a species of Pannonictis, but it has since been moved to its own genus. ==Description==

As with many living mustelids, Pannonictis likely displayed pronounced sexual dimorphism. In fact, the small species known as P. pilgrimi is now often considered merely a female form of the larger P. pliocaenica. P. nestii was the smallest and most slender species of the genus as well as the latest surviving member. P. pachygnatha is a more robust species, with specific dental and mandibular differences. An otter-like aquatic lifestyle for Pannonictis is not likely, but it has been suggested it inhabited areas near river courses, much like their phylogenetic descendant, the living grison. ==References==