Robertia

Robertia is a genus of extinct dicynodont therapsids that lived during the Late Permian period. Fossils have been discovered primarily in South Africa and Zambia. Robertia is considered a relatively small and primitive dicynodont, known for its distinctive features, including its small size and skull morphology. It belongs to the family Robertiidae, of which it is the type genus. Further research and discoveries continue to refine our understanding of its phylogenetic relationships within Dicynodontia and its role in Permian ecosystems. Its significance lies in providing insights into the early evolution and diversification of dicynodonts.