Anas chathamica
Anas chathamica
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="anas-chathamica"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Anas chathamica is an extinct duck that lived on the Chatham Islands east of New Zealand. A moderately large dabbling duck, it became extinct following Polynesian (Moriori) settlement of the islands around 500-800 CE. Known from subfossil material, it was one of several endemic Chatham Island birds lost due to hunting and habitat destruction, well before European arrival.
Diet & Feeding
Anas chathamica 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 | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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