Ardenna davealleni
Ardenna davealleni
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ardenna-davealleni"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Ardenna davealleni was an extinct shearwater from New Zealand, named in honour of naturalist Dave Allen. A medium-sized pelagic seabird and carnivore feeding on fish, squid, and crustaceans, it formerly bred on New Zealand's main islands. Its subfossil remains from coastal Holocene deposits document the loss of shearwater breeding diversity following Polynesian settlement and introduction of mammalian predators.
Diet & Feeding
Ardenna davealleni 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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