Megalurus punctatus Quoy and Gaimard 1830 (fernbird)
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Aves - Passeriformes - Locustellidae
Alternative combinations: Bowdleria punctata, Synallaxis punctata
Belongs to Megalurus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Worthy 1997 and Worthy 1998
Sister taxa: Megalurus cruralis, Megalurus mathewsi, Megalurus rufescens
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of New Zealand (7 collections)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
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