Anas itchtucknee

Anas itchtucknee

Anas itchtucknee is an extinct duck from the Pliocene (~3 Ma) of Florida, USA. Named from the Itchtucknee River deposits, it was a freshwater dabbling duck of the ancient Florida wetlands. Its discovery documents the early Pliocene waterfowl fauna of Florida during a time when sea levels were higher and the state's inland lakes were more extensive and diverse.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Anas itchtucknee 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 United States

Quick Facts

Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Anas itchtucknee eat?
Anas itchtucknee was a herbivore.
Where were Anas itchtucknee fossils found?
Fossils of Anas itchtucknee were found in United States.

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