Aves - Anseriformes

Full reference: L. L. Short. 1970. A new anseriform genus and species from the Nebraska Pliocene. The Auk 87(3):537-543

Parent taxon: Anseriformes according to L. L. Short 1970

Sister taxa: Anachronornithidae, Anatalavis, Anatidae, Anhimae, Anseranatidae, Anseres, Brontornis, Conflicto, Danielsavis, Kustokazanser, Naranbulagornis, Nettapterornis, Paakniwatavis, Palaeopapia, Petropluvialis, Presbyornithidae, Romainvillia, Romainvillidae, Telmabatidae, Vegaviidae, Vegavis

Subtaxa: Heterochen pratensis Heterochen vicinus

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Type: Heterochen pratensis

Ecology: volant herbivore

Distribution: found only at Devil's Gulch Quarry (Miocene of Nebraska)

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