Aechmophorus elasson
Aechmophorus elasson
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aechmophorus-elasson"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aechmophorus elasson is an extinct grebe from the Miocene and Pliocene of North America. Smaller than the living Western Grebe (A. occidentalis), it inhabited freshwater lakes. Known from fossil material from California and Nevada, it represents an early radiation of the Aechmophorus grebe lineage before the modern species were established.
Diet & Feeding
Aechmophorus elasson 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
| Discovery Location | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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