Alectroenas payandeei
Alectroenas payandeei
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alectroenas-payandeei"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alectroenas payandeei is an extinct blue pigeon from the Holocene subfossil record of Madagascar. Related to extant Alectroenas pigeons of Indian Ocean islands, it was a forest frugivore. Known from subfossil material in Madagascar, it went extinct following human colonization of the island. Its discovery adds to the diverse lost avifauna of Madagascar.
Diet & Feeding
Alectroenas payandeei was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Mauritius |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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