Prophalacrocorax ronzoni

Prophalacrocorax ronzoni

† Prophalacrocorax ronzoni was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from France. A piscivorous diving seabird, it inhabited Cenozoic coastal and freshwater environments. Fossil cormorants contribute to understanding the evolution of Suliformes diving seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Prophalacrocorax ronzoni was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

موقع الاكتشاف France

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Carnivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Prophalacrocorax ronzoni eat?
Prophalacrocorax ronzoni was a carnivore.
Where were Prophalacrocorax ronzoni fossils found?
Fossils of Prophalacrocorax ronzoni were found in France.

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