Oressochen melanopterus Eyton 1838 (Andean goose)
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Aves - Anseriformes - Anatidae
Alternative combinations: Anser melanopterus, Chloephaga melanoptera
Belongs to Oressochen according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Campbell 1979 and del Hoyo et al. 2014
Sister taxa: Oressochen debilis, Neochen pugil, Neochen barbadiana
Ecology: volant herbivore
Distribution: found only at Talara Tar Seeps (Quaternary of Peru)
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