Pternistis capensis Gmelin 1789 (cape francolin)
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Reptilia - Galliformes - Phasianidae
Alternative combinations: Francolinus capensis, Tetrao capensis
Belongs to Pternistis according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Avery and Underhill 1986
Sister taxon: Pternistis clappertoni
Ecology: volant granivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of South Africa (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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