Orthonyx wakefieldi

Orthonyx wakefieldi

Orthonyx wakefieldi is an extinct logrunner from Quaternary Australia. Known from Pleistocene cave deposits, it documents the long evolutionary history of the Orthonychidae family in Australian rainforest environments.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Orthonyx wakefieldi 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 Australia

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Orthonyx wakefieldi eat?
Orthonyx wakefieldi was a carnivore.
Where were Orthonyx wakefieldi fossils found?
Fossils of Orthonyx wakefieldi were found in Australia.

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