Alca olsoni
Alca olsoni
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alca-olsoni"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alca olsoni is an extinct auk from the Pliocene of the Canary Islands, Spain. Named by Sanchez Marco, it represents a southern Atlantic form of the Alca lineage that inhabited the subtropical Atlantic waters near the Canary archipelago during the Pliocene. Its presence there documents a formerly wider distribution of auks into warmer Atlantic waters.
Diet & Feeding
Alca olsoni 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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