Thalasseus sandvicensis Latham 1787 (Sandwich tern)
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Aves - Charadriiformes - Laridae
Alternative combination: Sterna sandvicensis
Belongs to Thalasseus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Steadman et al. 2003
Sister taxa: Thalasseus bergii, Thalasseus elegans, Thalasseus maximus
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (1 collection), South Africa (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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