Loxodonta exoptata is an extinct species of elephant in the genus Loxodonta, from Africa.

A 2009 study suggested that Loxodonta exoptata gave rise to L. atlantica, which gave rise to L.

[1] The molars of L. exoptata are distinguished from later loxodonts by the lower plate number and their specialized enamel loops.

[2] Fossil remains of L. exoptata have been found at Pliocene sites in eastern Africa including Hadar, Laetoli and Koobi Fora.

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