†Matanas Worthy et al. 2007 (dabbling duck)
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Aves - Anseriformes - Anatidae
Full reference: T. H. Worthy, A. J. D. Tennyson, C. Jones, J. A. McNamara, and B. J. Douglas. 2007. Miocene waterfowl and other birds from central Otago, New Zealand. Journal of Systematic Palaeontology 5(1):1-39
Parent taxon: Anatini according to N. V. Zelenkov 2012
See also Worthy et al. 2007
Sister taxa: Amazonetta, Anabernicula, Anas, Mioquerquedula, Tachyeres
Subtaxa: Matanas enrighti
Ecology: volant herbivore
Distribution:
• Miocene of New Zealand (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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