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Strigops habroptilus Gray, 1845 is the valid scientific name of the kākāpō (Aves, STRIGOPIDAE)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2023
Authors: Savage, J. L., Digby, A.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:80
Issue:1
Start Page:112
Pagination:112-115
Date Published:12/2023
Type of Article:Nomenclatural Note
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Aves, Psittaciformes, STRIGOPIDAE, Strigops, habroptilus, kākāpō, New Zealand
Abstract:

The kākāpō was named Strigops habroptilus by G.R. Gray in 1845. However, in recent decades authorities have begun to recommend habroptila as the correct species name through mistaken interpretation of gender  agreement rules. Here, we explain that habroptilus remains the valid species name through correct application of the articles in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.

Full Text:

http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v80.a032

Volume/Issue:
80(1)

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