Conuropsis fratercula

Conuropsis fratercula

A fossil species of Carolina parakeet from North America, Conuropsis fratercula ('little brother') is a smaller extinct relative of the historically documented C. carolinensis. Known from Quaternary fossil deposits in the United States, it indicates that a second parakeet species once inhabited the continent, adding to the now-lost diversity of North American Psittaciformes.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

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Where were Conuropsis fratercula fossils found?
Fossils of Conuropsis fratercula were found in United States.

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