Full reference: C. P. Tambussi, F. J. Degrange, R. S. Mendoza, E. Sferco, and S. Santillana. 2019. A stem anseriform from the early Palaeocene of Antarctica provides new key evidence in the early evolution of waterfowl. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 186(3):673-700
Parent taxon: Anseriformes according to C. P. Tambussi et al. 2019
Sister taxa: Anachronornithidae, Anatalavis, Anatidae, Anhimae, Anseranatidae, Anseres, Brontornis, Danielsavis, Heterochen, Naranbulagornis, Nettapterornis, Palaeopapia, Petropluvialis, Presbyornithidae, Romainvillia, Telmabatidae, Vegaviidae, Vegavis
Subtaxa: Conflicto antarcticus
Type: Conflicto antarcticus
Ecology: volant herbivore
Distribution: found only at Unit 10, Lopez de Bertodano FM., Seymour Island (Paleocene of Antarctica)
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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