Oceanites zaloscarthmus

Oceanites zaloscarthmus

Oceanites zaloscarthmus is an extinct storm-petrel (Hydrobatidae) from the Neogene of South Africa. A small pelagic seabird that patters across wave surfaces while feeding on surface plankton, it documents ancient procellariiform diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Oceanites zaloscarthmus 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 South Africa

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Oceanites zaloscarthmus eat?
Oceanites zaloscarthmus was a carnivore.
Where were Oceanites zaloscarthmus fossils found?
Fossils of Oceanites zaloscarthmus were found in South Africa.

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