†Raphus cucullatus Linnaeus 1758 (dodo)
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Aves - Columbiformes - Columbidae
Alternative combination: Struthio cucullatus
Synonym: Didus ineptus Linnaeus 1766
Belongs to Raphus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also del Hoyo et al. 2014, Janoo 2005, Lambrecht 1933 and Newton and Gadow 1893
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: volant frugivore-granivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mauritius (4 collections)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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