Borvocarbo tardatus
Borvocarbo tardatus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="borvocarbo-tardatus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Borvocarbo tardatus is an extinct cormorant from Oligocene or Miocene deposits of Germany. This carnivorous diving bird, slightly larger or more derived than Borvocarbo guilloti, inhabited the coastlines and large inland lakes of Paleogene central Europe. Its fossils contribute to knowledge of the early European radiation of phalacrocoracid birds.
Diet & Feeding
Borvocarbo tardatus 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 | Germany |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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