Syrmaticus

Syrmaticus

Syrmaticus is a genus of long-tailed pheasants native to East Asia, with a fossil record from Japan. These sexually dimorphic gamebirds inhabit forested mountain slopes, where males display elaborate tail plumage during the breeding season.

Discovery & Naming

発見場所 Japan

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Where were Syrmaticus fossils found?
Fossils of Syrmaticus were found in Japan.

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