Version 9.005 (2009.03.10). Bold epithet = type species

Sparkline following genus citation

STRUTHIONIFORMES

5 Genera 15 sp. (2009.02.21)

STRUTHIONIDAE

Struthio (m.) Linnaeus 1758 Syst.Nat.ed.10 p.155 Type

RHEIDAE

Rhea (f.) Brisson 1760 Orn. 1 p.46; 5 p.8

CASUARIIDAE

Casuarius (m.) Brisson 1760 Orn. 1 p.46; 5 p.10 pl.I fig.2 Type

DROMAIIDAE

Dromaius (m.) Vieillot 1816 Analyse p.54,70 Type Nomenclature

APTERYGIDAE

Apteryx (f.) Shaw 1813 Nat.Misc. 24 pl.1057,1058,text Type

Comments & Suggestions to Data Steward :
Alan P. Peterson, M.D., POB 1999, Walla Walla, WA 99362-0999,
Last updated 2009.03.10