Scientific name Geobiastes squamiger Higher classification Geobiastes | Family Brachypteraciidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Genus GeobiastesSharpe, 1871 Similar Short‑legged ground roller, Ground roller, Pitta‑like ground roller, Long‑tailed ground roller, Rufous‑headed ground roller | ||
The scaly ground roller (Geobiastes squamiger) is a species of bird in a monotypic genus in the Brachypteraciidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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