Fulica chathamensis Forbes 1892 (Chatham coot)

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

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Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution:

• Quaternary of New Zealand (8 collections)

Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence

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