Alopochen mauritianus
Alopochen mauritianus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alopochen-mauritianus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alopochen mauritianus, the Mauritian Duck, is an extinct waterfowl from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Probably a large, flightless duck-goose, it became extinct in the late 17th or early 18th century following European colonization and the introduction of rats, cats, and pigs. Known from early traveler accounts and subfossil material, it was one of several endemic Mascarene birds lost to extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Alopochen mauritianus 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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