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Mandible (Jawbone ) of the Reed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus (YPM 105267)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Pelecaniformes - Phalacrocoracidae - Phalacrocorax - Phalacrocorax africanus
Species Description
The Reed Comorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) is a common widespread species in the family Phalacrocoracidae. This species breeds on wetlands or on sheltered coasts, making it susceptible to disturbance by fishermen on the shore. The body of the Reed Comorant is small relative to other Comorants with a length of 50cm to 55cm and a wingspan of 85cm. Its plumage is mostly black and turns a glossy green during the mating season. It has a short head crest and long tail, and the face is marked by a yellow or red patch on the face. With its yellow bill, this species usually hunts slow-moving fish and sometimes frogs or crustaceans in shallow areas, though like other Comorants can dive to great depths if necessary. They create their nests in a tree or on the ground. The Reed Comorant is usually alone, but can also be found in small groups, throughout Africa, South of the Sahara, and in Madagascar. The species is not in any danger of being threatened because of its large range, but in some areas of South Africa populations of this species are being hunted and killed due to its impact on trout.
Specimen Information
Species	Phalacrocorax africanus (Reed Cormorant)
Element	Mandible (Jawbone )
Specimen Number	YPM 105267
Sex
Location	Kenya, Loperot, Turkana
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	107037
Number of Data Polygons	214062
Date Scanned	February 25, 2010
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
Photographs
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Other Phalacrocorax africanus (Reed Cormorant) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 105267	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 105267	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 105267	Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 105267	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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