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Choeropus castanotis

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Description

Drawing depicting: Chaeropus ecaudatus -- Pig-footed Bandicoot. Alternate name on piece: Choeropus castanotis [Chestnut-eared choeropus], Fine reference painting, labelled and signed "P. [or "G"] Krefft" (Johann Ludwig Gerard Krefft, curator of Australian Museum);, See text for explanation of C. castanotis and occidentalis taxonomy. Since Krefft was only 15 at the time of publication of Mamm I:6, the purpose and use of this painting is unknown.

Details
Title
Choeropus castanotis
Subject
Zoology
Zoological illustration
Contributor
Krefft, Gerard , 1830-1881 (artist)
Date
1845
Type
StillImage
Format
electronic
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Identifier
ku-gould:19412
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/19412
Gould 727
Relation
Introduction to the mammals of Australia--https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/4439--Ellis Omnia C547
Rights
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