Morus capensis Lichtenstein 1823 (Cape gannet)
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Aves - Suliformes - Sulidae
Alternative combination: Dysporus capensis
Belongs to Morus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
Sister taxa: Moris lompocana, Moris loxostyla, Moris reyana, Morus atlanticus, Morus avitus, Morus bassanus, Morus humeralis, Morus magnus, Morus olsoni, Morus peninsularis, Morus peruvianus, Morus poolensis, Morus recentior, Morus reyanus, Morus serrator, Morus vagabundus
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of South Africa (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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