Melanoperdix niger borneensisRothschild, 1917

Black patridge (borneensis)

Image acquired with permission from the Natural History Museum at Tring, United Kingdom. Specimen collected by A. R. Wallace. Specimen locality: Sarawak
Label transcription: [Collected by A.R. Wallace. 1855. Cryptonix niger. ♀ Sarawak. 79. / Sinnalra, Castl.au iss? AW. 73.5.12.2404] [No.1855. Brit. Mus. Reg. 73.5.12.2404 ♀ Melanoperdix nigra (Vig) Loc. Sarawak. Excoll. A.R.Wallace.]

NOTE:
Species known to occur in Singapore.
Imaged Wallace Specimen from Sarawak.

Yuchen Ang

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Taxon Information

Classification:

Vertebrata: Aves: Galliformes: Phasianidae (Pheasants & Allies)

Taxon Name (original as given on label):

Melanoperdix nigra

Collector:

A.R. Wallace

Locality of Specimen:

Sarawak

Specimen Repository:

Natural History Museum Tring