Australlus gagensis

Australlus gagensis

Australlus gagensis is an extinct rail from Pleistocene–Holocene deposits of Queensland, Australia. This small carnivorous rallid is known from fossil bones recovered from cave deposits and represents part of the diverse Australian island and continental rail fauna that underwent substantial extinction during the Late Quaternary.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Australlus gagensis 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 Australia

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Australlus gagensis eat?
Australlus gagensis was a carnivore.
Where were Australlus gagensis fossils found?
Fossils of Australlus gagensis were found in Australia.

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