†Palaeocryptonyx donnezani Deperet 1890 (pheasant)
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Reptilia - Galliformes - Phasianidae
Alternative combination: Alectoris donnezani
Synonyms: Ammoperdix ponticus Tugarinov 1940, Francolinus subfrancolinus Jánossy 1976, Francolinus wezensis Jánossy 1981
Belongs to Palaeocryptonyx according to C. Bedetti and M. Pavia 2013
See also Lambrecht 1933 and Mlikovsky 2002
Sister taxon: Palaeocryptonyx grivensis
Ecology: volant granivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Italy (2 collections), Spain (10)
• Pliocene of Hungary (1), Ukraine (1)
Total: 14 collections each including a single occurrence
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