†Fulica chathamensis Forbes 1892 (Chatham coot)
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Aves - Gruiformes - Rallidae
Alternative combinations: Nesophalaris chathamensis, Palaeolimnas chathamensis
Belongs to Fulica according to P. R. Millener 1999
See also Brodkorb 1967, Lambrecht 1933 and Olson 1977
Sister taxa: Fulica alai, Fulica americana, Fulica ardesiaca, Fulica armillata, Fulica atra, Fulica cornuta, Fulica cristata, Fulica gigantea, Fulica infelix, Fulica leucoptera, Fulica newtonii, Fulica picapicensis, Fulica podagrica, Fulica prisca, Fulica rufifrons, Fulica stekelesi
Subtaxa: Fulica chathamensis chathamensis
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of New Zealand (8 collections)
Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence
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