Stephanoaetus mahery

Stephanoaetus mahery

Stephanoaetus mahery is an extinct crowned hawk-eagle from Pleistocene deposits of Madagascar. Significantly larger than the living African crowned hawk-eagle, it likely preyed on giant lemurs before going extinct following human arrival.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Stephanoaetus mahery 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 Madagascar

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Stephanoaetus mahery eat?
Stephanoaetus mahery was a carnivore.
Where were Stephanoaetus mahery fossils found?
Fossils of Stephanoaetus mahery were found in Madagascar.

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