Kustokazanser Zelenkov 2024 (waterfowl)

Aves - Anseriformes

Full reference: N. Zelenkov. 2024. A remarkable diversity of waterfowl (Aves: Anseriformes) from the upper Eocene and lower Oligocene of Kazakhstan. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Parent taxon: Anseriformes according to N. Zelenkov 2024

Sister taxa: Anachronornithidae, Anatalavis, Anatidae, Anhimae, Anseranatidae, Anseres, Brontornis, Conflicto, Danielsavis, Heterochen, Naranbulagornis, Nettapterornis, Paakniwatavis, Palaeopapia, Petropluvialis, Presbyornithidae, Romainvillia, Romainvillidae, Telmabatidae, Vegaviidae, Vegavis

Subtaxa: Kustokazanser formosus

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Ecology: volant herbivore

Distribution: found only at Kiin Kerish (lower Aksyir svita) (Eocene of Kazakhstan)

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