_Aepyornis lentus_ Milne-Edwards & Grandidier, C.R. CXVIII, p. 124
(1894).
Original description as follows: "_Ae. lentus_ is remarkable from its short
and massive feet.
Length of tarso-metatarsus 360 mm.
Width of proximal end 150 "
Circumference of shaft 170 "
Width of shaft 68 " "