Branta hylobadistes

Branta hylobadistes

Branta hylobadistes is an extinct goose from Pleistocene or Holocene deposits of the United States. This herbivorous anatid, possibly representing an island-adapted or coastal form, contributes to the Quaternary fossil record of North American geese. The name hylobadistes means 'forest walker,' suggesting it may have inhabited wooded environments unlike most modern Branta geese.

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発見場所 United States

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Where were Branta hylobadistes fossils found?
Fossils of Branta hylobadistes were found in United States.

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