Archaeospheniscus lowei
Archaeospheniscus lowei
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="archaeospheniscus-lowei"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Archaeospheniscus lowei was an Oligocene penguin from New Zealand, a medium-sized carnivorous diving seabird feeding on fish and cephalopods. Named in honor of naturalist F. W. Lowe, its fossils from the Waitaki River valley district of South Island, New Zealand, preserve important information on penguin postcranial anatomy during the Oligocene diversification of mid-sized penguins.
Diet & Feeding
Archaeospheniscus lowei 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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