Aegypius prepyrenaicus
Aegypius prepyrenaicus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aegypius-prepyrenaicus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aegypius prepyrenaicus is an extinct vulture from the Miocene (~10 Ma) of Spain. A large scavenger related to the modern Cinereous Vulture, it inhabited the open landscapes of pre-Pyrenean Iberia. Known from fossil material from Vallesian localities, it documents the early evolutionary history of the Aegypius lineage in southern Europe.
Diet & Feeding
Aegypius prepyrenaicus 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 | Spain |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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