†Gallinula hodgenorum Scarlett 1955 (Hodgen's rail)
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Aves - Gruiformes - Rallidae
Alternative combinations: Gallinula hodgeni, Pyramida hodgeni, Rallus hodgeni
Belongs to Gallinula according to T. H. Worthy and J. A. Grant-Mackie 2003
See also Brodkorb 1967, Olson 1977, Worthy 1997 and Worthy 1998
Sister taxa: Gallinula balcanica, Gallinula chloropus, Gallinula gigantea, Gallinula kansarum, Gallinula peralta, Gallinula strenuipes, Gallinula tenebrosa
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of New Zealand (8 collections)
Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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