Fulica americana shufeldti

Fulica americana shufeldti

† Fulica americana shufeldti — an extinct Pleistocene subspecies of American coot from North America. Aquatic herbivore to omnivore. Named after Robert Shufeldt. Fossil records from Pleistocene deposits track the historic range and size variation of American coots before Holocene range contraction.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Fulica americana shufeldti 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

Fundort United States

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Fulica americana shufeldti eat?
Fulica americana shufeldti was a carnivore.
Where were Fulica americana shufeldti fossils found?
Fossils of Fulica americana shufeldti were found in United States.

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