Alexandrinus exsul
Alexandrinus exsul
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alexandrinus-exsul"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alexandrinus exsul, the Newton's Parakeet, is an extinct parrot that inhabited Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. About 35cm long with green and blue plumage, it was last recorded in 1875. Its extinction followed European colonization, habitat destruction, and hunting. It was described by Newton and Newton in 1876, based on specimens collected just before the species vanished.
Diet & Feeding
Alexandrinus exsul 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 | Mauritius |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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