Amplibuteo concordatus is an extinct species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is one of three species in the extinct genus Amplibuteo.[1]
Amplibuteo concordatus Temporal range:
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Accipitriformes |
Family: | Accipitridae |
Genus: | †Amplibuteo |
Species: | †A. concordatus
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Binomial name | |
†Amplibuteo concordatus Steven D. Emsile & Nicholas J. Czaplewski, 1999
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Discovery and naming
editDiscovery
editAround 10 specimens of A. concordatus were found ranging from Florida to Arizona with being dated to the Late Pliocene. [1]
Etymology
editThe scientific name concordatus refers to Latin word concordat which means a formal agreement, referencing the similarity of the Florida and Arizona localities.[1]
Description
editA.concordatus differs from other species in the genus by have a relatively large metacarpal with no proximal curvature, while also have a deep and narrow fossa inside the metacarpal.[1] Its coracoid has relatively short and narrow coraco-humeral surface. Its scapholunar facet is also relatively short and narrow.[1]
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