Anhinga melanogaster

Anhinga melanogaster

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 36 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Anhinga melanogaster 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 Ethiopia

Size Comparison

Weighing 36.0 kg, Anhinga melanogaster was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 36.0kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Anhinga melanogaster eat?
Anhinga melanogaster was a carnivore.
How big was Anhinga melanogaster?
Anhinga melanogaster was weighed around 36.0 kg.
Where were Anhinga melanogaster fossils found?
Fossils of Anhinga melanogaster were found in Ethiopia.

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