Annakacygna hajimei

Annakacygna hajimei

†Annakacygna hajimei was an extinct swan (family Anatidae) from Japan. A large aquatic herbivore with long neck and broad bill adapted for filtering aquatic vegetation, its fossils contribute to understanding the evolutionary history of swans in East Asia. The species represents the diverse Quaternary avifauna of Japanese freshwater and coastal wetland environments.

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Discovery Location Japan

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Where were Annakacygna hajimei fossils found?
Fossils of Annakacygna hajimei were found in Japan.

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