Parotia lawesii helenae
Object detail
Description
This bird specimen is a syntype for the species "Parotia lawesii helenae". A syntype is a specimen in a series or collection of specimens upon wich the description and name of a new species is based, where there is no designated holotype.
This bird is found primarily on Papua New Guinea and is part of the bird-of-paradise family. It is known as Lawe's Parotia, and this is reflected in its species name.
This bird is found primarily on Papua New Guinea and is part of the bird-of-paradise family. It is known as Lawe's Parotia, and this is reflected in its species name.
Subphylum
Order
Class
Family
Taxonomic classification
Parotia lawesii helenae
Common name
Lawes's Parotia
Classification type status
Department
Natural Science/Zoology
Collection
Accession date
16 May 1983
Accession no
O19685
Credit line
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