Who, Where, What, Wren? Using Ancient DNA to Examine the Veracity of Museum Specimen Data: A Case Study of the New Zealand Rock Wren (Xenicus gilviventris) by Alexander J. F. Verry, Lachie Scarsbrook, R. Paul Scofield, Alan J. D. Tennyson, Kerry A. Weston, Bruce C. Robertson, Nicolas J. Rawlence

“…Additionally, we describe the type locality of both X. gilviventris and X. haasti, with genetic and historical evidence suggesting that the specimens used to describe these taxa were collected from the headwaters of the Rakaia River. This study demonstrates that ancient DNA analysis can add value to museum specimens by revealing incorrect specimen data and inform the conservation management and taxonomy of endangered species.…”
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