Turkanapithecus

Although not very well known,‭ ‬Turkanapithecus appears to be similar to other prehistoric primates like Proconsul and Afropithecus. ‭ ‬Turkanapithecus is named after the Turkana Lake region of Kenya,‭ ‬with the type species name meaning‭ '‬from Kalakol‭' ‬after the Kalakol river where it was found.