Project 1111: D. T. Ksepka, S. Werning, M. Sclafani, Z. M. Boles. 2015. Bone histology in extant and fossil penguins (Aves: Sphenisciformes). Journal of Anatomy. 227 (5):611-630.

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Original filename: 3E Spheniscus fem AMNH 1626 25x 250um scale.jpg

Morphobank media number
M323886

Taxonomic name
Spheniscus sp. Brisson, 1760

Specimen
Spheniscus sp. Brisson, 1760 (AMNH/Ornithology:1626)

Specimen notes
This skeleton represents either Spheniscus humboldti (Humboldt Penguin) or Spheniscus magellanicus (Magellanic Penguin), based on size and collection locality. From AMNH : Division of Vertebrate Zoology: Ornithology: skeletal collection.

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