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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Furnariidae.

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  • Among endemic species present in this ecoregion the most notable are Limnornis curvirostris, Cynolebias nonoiuliensis and Liophis elegantísima.

    Semi-arid Pampas 2008

  • However, there are numerous endemic animals including Limnornis curvirostris, Larus atlanticus and Liophis elegantísima.

    Humid Pampas 2007

  • Cinclodes, the wagtail; Geobates a Saxicola; Limnornis lives in reed beds growing in the water; Henicornis in reed beds growing out of the water; and many other ground species exist concealed in the grass on dry plains; Homorus seeks its food by digging in the loose soil and dead leaves about the roots of trees; while Geo-sitta, Furnarius, and

    The Naturalist in La Plata 1881

  • Among endemic, rare and endangered species are found the rana trepadora isleña (Argenteophyla siemersi), ciervo de los pantanos (Blastoceros dichotomus), pajonalera pico recto (Limnornis rectirostris), lobito de río (Lontra longicaudis) and carpincho (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris).

    Paraná flooded savanna 2007

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