Palaeortyx joleaudi

Palaeortyx joleaudi

† Palaeortyx joleaudi was an extinct small galliform (Phasianidae) from the Miocene of Spain. A ground-dwelling bird of uncertain diet, it inhabited Iberian woodland and scrub habitats. Fossils contribute to the record of late Neogene phasianid diversification in Europe.

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Lugar de descubrimiento Spain

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Where were Palaeortyx joleaudi fossils found?
Fossils of Palaeortyx joleaudi were found in Spain.

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