Full reference: S. Bertelli, B. E. K. Lindow, G. J. Dyke and G. Mayr. 2013. Another charadriiform-like bird from the Lower Eocene of Denmark. Paleontological Journal 47(11):1282-1301
Belongs to Scandiavis according to S. Bertelli et al. 2013
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: FU171x, a partial skeleton (incomplete skeleton preserving the skull and mandible, vertebral column, the pelvis and hindlimbs). Its type locality is Around ash layer +15, Coast cliff at Ejerslev, Isle of Mors, which is in a Ypresian offshore ramp diatomite/volcaniclastic in the Fur Formation of Denmark.
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of Denmark (1 collection), the United Kingdom (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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