Synoicus chinensis Linnaeus 1766 (blue-breasted quail)
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Reptilia - Galliformes - Phasianidae
Alternative combinations: Coturnix chinensis, Excalfactoria chinensis, Tetrao chinensis
Belongs to Synoicus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Matsuoka 2000 and Steadman et al. 1999
Sister taxon: Synoicus ypsilophorus
Ecology: volant granivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of East Timor (1 collection), Japan (1), Papua New Guinea (1)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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