Ardea purpurea
Ardea purpurea
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Human Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51 kg | lighter than a human adult |
Diet & Feeding
Piscivore
Ardea purpurea was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Madagascar |
Size Comparison
Weighing 51.0 kg, Ardea purpurea was lighter than a human adult.
Quick Facts
| Diet | Piscivore |
| Size | 51.0kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Ardea purpurea eat?
Ardea purpurea was a piscivore.
How big was Ardea purpurea?
Ardea purpurea was weighed around 51.0 kg.
Where were Ardea purpurea fossils found?
Fossils of Ardea purpurea were found in Madagascar.