Scarrittia
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| Scarrittia Fossil range: early Oligocene |
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| †Scarrittia canquelensis Simpson, 1934 |
Scarrittia is an extinct genus of mammal.
The rhinoceros-like creature was about 2 m (6 ft 8 in) long and had a relatively long body and neck. Due to a fused tibia and fibia, Scarrittia couldn't turn its legs sideways. The short skull had 44 poorly specialized teeth.
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