Subspecies Struthio camelus massaicus Neumann, 1898
- Struthio massaicus Neumann, O. 1898. Beiträge zur vogelfauna yon Ost- und Central-Afrika [Contributions to the bird fauna of East and Central Africa]. Journal of Ornithology 46: 227-305 [243].
Introduction
The subspecies S. camelus massaicus is thought to be the form present in Australia, see Robinson & Mathee (1999), Christidis & Boles (2008).
Distribution
States
South Australia
Extra Distribution Information
A small wild population in SA, possibly not self-sustaining.
Introduced from Africa.
IBRA
SA: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Gawler (GAW)
General References
Robinson, T.J. & Mathee, C.A. 1999. Molecular genetic relationships of the extinct ostrich, Struthio camelus syriacus: consequences for ostrich introductions into Saudi Arabia. Animal Conservation 2: 165-171
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVES | 25-Aug-2020 | ADDED |