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Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone) of the Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin (MCZ 345025)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Opisthocomiformes - Opisthocomidae - Opisthocomus - Opisthocomus hoazin
Species Description
The hoatzin is an enigmatic, primarily arboreal bird found in the swamps, mangroves and riverine forests along the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers in South America. First described by Spanish explorers in the 17th century, the hoatzin averages 25 inches long and weighs around two pounds. The hoatzin is the only member of its family and genus, and its taxonomic relationships are still unresolved. Based on the morphology, the hoatzin was originally considered a galliform; more recent molecular studies have placed the hoatzin within various groups, including cuckoos, doves and turacos.
Specimen Information
Species	Opisthocomus hoazin (Hoatzin)
Element	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 345025
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	49048
Number of Data Polygons	24526
Date Scanned	July 22, 2011
Scan Technician	Jennifer Leavitt
Edited By	Andy Biedlingmaier
Photographs
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Other Opisthocomus hoazin (Hoatzin) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 343617	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 343617	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 343617	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 343617	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 343617	Right Tibiotarsus (Middle Leg Bone, Right)
MCZ 343617	Left Tibiotarsus (Middle Leg Bone, Left)
MCZ 343617	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 345025	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 345025	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 345025	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 345025	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 345025	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 345025	Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
MCZ 345025	Right Radius (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 345025	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 345084	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 345084	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 345084	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 345084	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 345084	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 345084	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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