Platybelodon danovi, an extinct genus of proboscidean from the Miocene epoch, is known for its distinctive shovel-like lower jaw. This herbivorous mammal inhabited swampy regions of Asia, using its elongated mandibles to cut and scoop aquatic vegetation. It is closely related to modern elephants but features a unique trunk and tusk structure.

Platybelodon danovi is an extinct species that lived during the Miocene epoch. Fossil evidence suggests that this species was primarily found in regions that are now part of Asia, particularly in areas such as China and Mongolia.

During the Miocene, the environment in which Platybelodon danovi lived was characterized by extensive grasslands and open woodlands. The climate was generally warm and moist, which supported a diverse range of vegetation.

Platybelodon danovi is believed to have been a herbivore, using its distinctive shovel-like tusks to strip bark from trees or scoop up aquatic vegetation. Its adaptations suggest it occupied a niche that involved feeding on a variety of plant materials available in its open woodland and grassland habitats.