Argentavis
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Familia: †Teratornithidae
Genus: †Argentavis
Species: †A. magnificens
Name[edit]
Argentavis Campbell & Tonni, 1980: 60
Type species: Argentavis magnificens [Campbell & Tonni, 1980: 60]
Etymology: "Latin, argentum, silver; avis, feminine, bird. In reference to Argentina, the country of origin" [Campbell & Tonni, 1980: 61]
References[edit]
Primary references[edit]
- Campbell, K.E., Jr. & Tonni, E.P. 1980. A new genus of teratorn from the Huayquerian of Argentina (Aves: Teratornithidae). Contributions in Science. Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles 330: 59–68. BHL Reference page.
Links[edit]
- Argentavis – Taxon details on Fossilworks.