†Pterocnemia mesopotamica Agnolín and Noriega 2012 (rhea)
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Aves - Rheiformes - Rheidae
Alternative combination: Rhea mesopotamica
Belongs to Pterocnemia according to Agnolín and Noriega 2012
Sister taxa: Rhea americana, Rhea fossilis, Rhea nana, Rhea pampeana, Rhea pennata, Rhea subpampeana, Rhea tarapacensis
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution: found only at Arroyo Cochicó / Mina Zitro (Lower Section) (Miocene of Argentina)
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