Perdix palaeoperdix

Perdix palaeoperdix

† Perdix palaeoperdix was an extinct galliform (Phasianidae or Numididae) from Spain. A ground-dwelling herbivore of the Cenozoic, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

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Lugar de descubrimiento Spain

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Where were Perdix palaeoperdix fossils found?
Fossils of Perdix palaeoperdix were found in Spain.

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