Ocyplonessa shotwelli

Ocyplonessa shotwelli

Ocyplonessa shotwelli is an extinct Miocene duck (Anatidae) from the United States. A large diving or dabbling waterfowl related to modern pochards or scoters, it inhabited Neogene North American freshwater or coastal environments.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Ocyplonessa shotwelli was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

موقع الاكتشاف United States

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Herbivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Ocyplonessa shotwelli eat?
Ocyplonessa shotwelli was a herbivore.
Where were Ocyplonessa shotwelli fossils found?
Fossils of Ocyplonessa shotwelli were found in United States.

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