Coturnix japonica Temminck and Schlegel 1849 (Japanese quail)
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Reptilia - Galliformes - Phasianidae
Belongs to Coturnix according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
Sister taxa: Coturnix alabrevis, Coturnix centensis, Coturnix coturnix, Coturnix gomerae, Coturnix lignorum, Coturnix longipes, Coturnix novaezelandiae, Coturnix pectoralis, Palaeoperdix keltica, Palaeoperdix sansaniensis
Ecology: volant granivore
Distribution: found only at Pinza-abu Cave, Ueno (Quaternary of Japan)
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