Alca carolinensis
Alca carolinensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alca-carolinensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alca carolinensis is an extinct auk from the Pleistocene of the eastern United States. Known from fossil deposits in North and South Carolina, it was a seabird closely related to the modern Razorbill (Alca torda). Its presence in Pleistocene fossil beds documents the historical range of Alca auks along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Diet & Feeding
Alca carolinensis 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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