Nelepsittacus minimus
Nelepsittacus minimus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-dinofyi="dinosaur" data-slug="nelepsittacus-minimus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://dinofyi.com/iframe/dinosaur/nelepsittacus-minimus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/nelepsittacus-minimus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/nelepsittacus-minimus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="nelepsittacus-minimus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Nelepsittacus minimus is the smallest of the extinct New Zealand parrots in this genus. Known from Quaternary cave deposits, it went extinct in the Holocene following habitat destruction and predation by introduced rats and dogs.
Diet & Feeding
Nelepsittacus minimus 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 | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Carnivore |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What did Nelepsittacus minimus eat?
Where were Nelepsittacus minimus fossils found?
Explore More
Explore the Natural World
Discover more across the Nature FYI family