Lophortyx shotwelli
Lophortyx shotwelli
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="lophortyx-shotwelli"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Meleagris richmondi was an extinct Quaternary turkey from North America. Part of the formerly diverse North American turkey fauna, it represents pre-Holocene turkey diversity before most species went extinct, leaving only two surviving species.
Diet & Feeding
Lophortyx 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
| Fundort | United States |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Herbivore |
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