Ixobrychus minutus

Ixobrychus minutus

† Ixobrychus minutus — a Mesozoic or Cenozoic from Portugal taxon. Piscivore. Discovered in Portugal; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in Portugal; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Piscivore

Ixobrychus minutus was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort Portugal

Quick Facts

Ernährung Piscivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Ixobrychus minutus eat?
Ixobrychus minutus was a piscivore.
Where were Ixobrychus minutus fossils found?
Fossils of Ixobrychus minutus were found in Portugal.

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