Annakacygna
Taxonavigation
editFamilia: Anatidae
Subfamilia: Anserinae
Tribus: Cygnini
Genus: †Annakacygna
Species: †A. hajimei – †A. yoshiiensis
Name
editAnnakacygna Matsuoka & Hasegawa, 2022: 3
Type species: Annakacygna hajimei [Matsuoka & Hasegawa, 2022: 3]
Etymology
editAnnaka (city name, type locality) + cygna (feminine of cygnus, swan) [Matsuoka & Hasegawa, 2022: 3]
References
editPrimary references
edit- Matsuoka, H. & Hasegawa, Y. 2022. Annakacygna, a new genus for two remarkable flightless swans (Aves, Anatidae, Cygnini) from the Miocene of Gunma, central Japan: With a note on the birds’ food niche shift and specialization of wings for parental care actions. Bulletin of Gunma Museum of Natural History 26: 1–30. PDF Reference page.