Opisthodactylus kirchneri

Opisthodactylus kirchneri

Opisthodactylus kirchneri is an extinct Quaternary bird from Argentina. Known from fragmentary material, this Pampean bird adds to the record of late Pleistocene South American ground bird diversity before the megafaunal extinction.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Opisthodactylus kirchneri 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Opisthodactylus kirchneri eat?
Opisthodactylus kirchneri was a carnivore.
Where were Opisthodactylus kirchneri fossils found?
Fossils of Opisthodactylus kirchneri were found in Argentina.

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