Monias benschi Oustalet and Grandidier 1903 (subdesert mesite)
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Aves - Mesitornithiformes - Mesitornithidae
Belongs to Monias according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also del Hoyo et al. 2014 and Goodman et al. 2013
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution: found only at Ankilitelo Cave (Quaternary of Madagascar)
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