Talk:Giant tapir

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Is Megatapirus a synonym or distinct or possible synonym taxon??[edit]

Many scientists believe that this is a distinct taxon.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 113.92.153.221 (talk) 04:58, 22 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Then the common name giant tapir and is Megatapirus still a distinct genus? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Justcallmesam (talk • contribs) 04:06, 23 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently, Matthew & Granger 1923 originally intended megatapirus to be a subgenus. Monsieur X (talk) 01:42, 26 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]