Vanellus selysi

Vanellus selysi

Vanellus selysi is an extinct lapwing from Miocene or Pliocene deposits of Belgium, contributing to the fossil record of charadriiform shorebirds in western Europe during the Neogene. Fossil lapwings are known from many European Neogene sites.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Vanellus selysi 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 Belgium

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Vanellus selysi eat?
Vanellus selysi was a carnivore.
Where were Vanellus selysi fossils found?
Fossils of Vanellus selysi were found in Belgium.

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