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CNRS

Caption

The 1839 Samoan specimen held by the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. It is the type specimen—that is, it serves as the reference for the species.

Credit

© Vincent Bretagnolle / CEBC / CNRS

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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