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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Red-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon rubricauda (YPM 110024)


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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Phaethontiformes - Phaethontidae - Phaethon - Phaethon rubricauda
Species Description
Red-tailed Tropicbirds (Phaethon rubricauda) are distinguished by their very long red-tail feathers which stand out from their generally white plumage. They are small, tern-like birds and spend most of their time at sea, only coming ashore to breed. While they are relatively rare they are widely distributed in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Red-tailed Tropicbirds dive into the ocean to feed on fish and squid.
Specimen Information
Species Phaethon rubricauda (Red-tailed Tropicbird)
Element Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number YPM 110024
Sex
Location Hawaiian Islands: Kure Island
Geological Age Recent
 
Technical Information
Scanner Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution 40 µm
Number of Data Points 75419
Number of Data Polygons 150646
Date Scanned February 26, 2010
Scan Technician Abby Grace Drake
Edited By Abby Grace Drake
 
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Download Digital Model Size
STL File Not Publicly Available 7.5 MB
Other Phaethon rubricauda (Red-tailed Tropicbird) Elements
Specimen Element
YPM 110024 Furcula (Wishbone)
YPM 110024 Mandible (Jawbone )
YPM 110024 Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 110024 Sternum (Breast Bone)
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