Archaeospheniscus
Archaeospheniscus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="archaeospheniscus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Archaeospheniscus was an extinct penguin genus from Eocene to Oligocene deposits of New Zealand and Antarctica. A medium-sized piscivore intermediate in size between small modern penguins and the giant Eocene forms, it contributed to the transition from giant to modern-sized penguins during the Oligocene cooling. Several species are known from New Zealand's rich Cenozoic penguin fossil record.
Diet & Feeding
Archaeospheniscus 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 | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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