Anas soporata
Anas soporata
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="anas-soporata"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Anas soporata, the Marianas Mallard, is an extinct flightless duck that inhabited Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. A large, dark-plumaged mallard relative, it became extinct in the early 20th century (last confirmed record: 1981). Hunting pressure and habitat loss drove its decline, compounded by the invasion of brown tree snakes on Guam after WWII.
Diet & Feeding
Anas soporata 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 | Mongolia |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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