Propliopithecoidea
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There are five species, which are close enough to be often viewed as all belonging to a single genus. They have a body mass of 4–8 kg (8.8–17.6 lb), similar in size to modern howler monkeys.
Species
Propliopithecus ankelae
Propliopithecus chirobates
Propliopithecus haeckeli
Propliopithecus markgrafi aka Moeripithecus markgrafi
Propliopithecus zeuxis aka Aegyptopithecus zeuxis
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Classification
Szalay & Delson (1979), Andrews (1985), Harrison (1987) and Begun (2012) argued that the high degree of similarity means that all the propliopithecoids should be placed in a single genus. Herbert Thomas (1991), following examination of new material in Oman, argued for Moeripithecus markgrafi, citing 'striking differences in morphology' compared to P. haeckeli. Seiffert (2006) suggested that the fossils examined by Thomas might be better classified as P. ankeli. Seiffert et al. (2010) argued for three genera - Aegyptopithecus, Moeripithecus and Propliopithecus An additional fossil, an unnamed propliopithecid from Taqah, appears more basal, and as such not be part of a Propliopithecus sensu stricto clade.