Biology:Amplibuteo concordatus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Genus: | †Amplibuteo |
| Species: | †A. concordatus
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| Binomial name | |
| †Amplibuteo concordatus Steven D. Emsile & Nicholas J. Czaplewski, 1999
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Amplibuteo concordatus is an extinct species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is one of three species in the extinct genus Amplibuteo.[1]
Discovery and naming
Discovery
Around 10 specimens of A. concordatus were found ranging from Florida to Arizona with being dated to the Late Pliocene.[1]
Etymology
The scientific name concordatus refers to Latin word concordat which means a formal agreement, referencing the similarity of the Florida and Arizona localities.[1]
Description
A.concordatus differs from other species in the genus by have a relatively large metacarpal with no proximal curvature, while also have a deep and narrow fossa inside the metacarpal.[1] Its coracoid has relatively short and narrow coraco-humeral surface. Its scapholunar facet is also relatively short and narrow.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Steven D. Emslie; Nicholas J. Czaplewski. "Two New Fossil Eagles from the Late Pliocene (Late Blancan) of Florida and Arizona and Their Biogeographic Implications". Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology 89: 185–198. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268268542.
Wikidata ☰ Q20800680 entry
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