Full reference: D. T. Ksepka, R. E. Fordyce, T. Ando and C. M. Jones. 2012. New fossil penguins (AVes, Sphenisciformes) from the Oligocene of New Zealand reveal the skeletal plan of stem penguins. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 32(2):235-254
Belongs to Kairuku according to S. Giovanardi et al. 2021
See also Ksepka et al. 2012
Sister taxa: Kairuku waewaeroa, Kairuku waitaki
Type specimen: OU 22094, a partial skeleton. Its type locality is Waipati Creek, which is in a Duntroonian coastal sandstone in the Kokoamu Greensand Formation of New Zealand.
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Oligocene of New Zealand (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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