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Taxonomic Hierarchy > Animalia > Chordata > Vertebrata > Gnathostomata > Tetrapoda > Aves > Galliformes > Phasianidae > Gallus > Gallus gallus

Preferred Term:

Gallus gallus

Definition:

The red jungle fowl (Gallus gallus) is generally accepted as the ancestor of modern chicken breeds (Gallus gallus domesticus). Although domestication began around 2500-2100 BC, wild red jungle fowl are still found in their native range in India and Southeastern Asia.

Concept Schemes:

NALT Core
NALT Full

Broader Concept:

Gallus

Entry Terms:

red junglefowl
red jungle fowl

URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42224

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