Publication Date:
2024-02-15
Description:
Multi-locus and phylogenomic studies have clarified the taxonomic limits and
\nhigher-level relationships among rails (Rallidae). A recently proposed classification of rails by
\nKirchman et al. (2021) listed nine tribes. The names of three of these (Gymnocrecini,
\nAmaurornithini and Pardirallini) were introduced by Livezey (1998), but these names do not
\nmeet the requirements of the ICZN Code (1999) and are therefore unavailable. We formally
\ndescribe these taxa and make the names available for nomenclatural purposes. In addition, we
\nclarify the apparent incongruence among recent phylogenetic studies in the generic (and tribal)
\nplacement of Zapornia akool.
Keywords:
Gruiformes
;
Rallidae
;
Amaurornis
;
Gymnocrex
;
Pardirallus
;
Zapornia akool
;
phylogeny
;
new tribe
Repository Name:
National Museum of Natural History, Netherlands
Type:
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Format:
application/pdf