Limnofregata
Extinct genus of birds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Limnofregata ("Freshwater frigatebird") is an extinct genus of primitive frigatebird.[1] The two known species were described after fossils from the Early Eocene Green River Formation (c.49 million years ago) of Wyoming. A number of good complete and partial skeletons, some with feather impressions, are known of the type species, Limnofregata azygosternon,[2] and L. hasegawai is known from two skulls and most of one torso.
Quick Facts Limnofregata Temporal range: Early Eocene, Scientific classification ...
Limnofregata Temporal range: Early Eocene | |
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Skeleton of L. azygosternon in the Field Museum of Natural History. | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Suliformes |
Family: | Fregatidae |
Subfamily: | †Limnofregatinae Olson, 1977 |
Genus: | †Limnofregata Olson, 1977 |
Species | |
†Limnofregata azygosternon (type) |
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