Afrocygnus chauvireae
Afrocygnus chauvireae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="afrocygnus-chauvireae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Afrocygnus chauvireae is an extinct swan from the Miocene (~8 Ma) of Chad, central Africa. A large waterfowl related to modern swans, this discovery documented the presence of Cygnus-like birds in Equatorial Africa during the Miocene. Named by Mourer-Chauviré and Andossa in 2001, it highlights the once-wider distribution of swan-like birds across Africa.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Chad |
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were Afrocygnus chauvireae fossils found?
Fossils of Afrocygnus chauvireae were found in Chad.