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The generic name Argentavis is derived from the Latin root argentum, “silver”, after the country of origin, and avis, “bird”, while the specific name magnificens, “magnificent”, refers to its size. In the description, Argentavis was classified as a member of Teratornithidae and was the first described from South America. [3]
Tame/held in captivity, some physical changes Fairly common in captivity, extent of status in the wild unclear 6b Other insects: Eri silkmoth (Samia ricini) Ailanthus silkmoth (Samia cynthia) and wild eri silkmoth (Samia canningi) date uncertain India: silk, pets Tame/held in captivity, some physical changes Common in captivity 6b Other insects
The Cerro Azul Formation (Spanish: Formación Cerro Azul), also described as Epecuén Formation, is a geological formation of Late Miocene (Tortonian, or Huayquerian in the SALMA classification) age in the Colorado Basin of the Buenos Aires and La Pampa Provinces in northeastern Argentina.
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The top half of this fish is black towards the front and fades to white closer to the tail. The bottom half is white with two distinctive black spots right under the pectoral fins. 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Engineer goby: Pholidichthys leucotaenia: Yes: Not actually a blenny but from closely related family Pholidichthys.
Argentavis may have been an exception, as its sheer bulk would have made it a less effective hunter, but better adapted to taking over other predators' kills. As teratorns were not habitual scavengers, they most likely had completely feathered heads, unlike vultures .