Charadrius thoracicus
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Charadrius thoracicus

TitleCharadrius thoracicus
ArtistDr. W. L. Abbott
Date3 Jun 1895 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
ClassificationRichmond, C. W. 1896. Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington. 10 : 53.
OriginLoholoka, E Coast Between Faraony (At Lat 21~ 50' S) and Namorona Rivers, Madagascar, Africa, Indian Ocean
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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