Chendytes lawi
Chendytes lawi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="chendytes-lawi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Chendytes lawi, Law's diving goose, is an extinct flightless duck from the California coast, named in honour of Elmer Law who collected specimens from Pleistocene coastal deposits. A robust bird estimated at 4–5 kg, it dove for shellfish and marine invertebrates. Archaeological middens document its systematic hunting by Native Californians, suggesting direct human exploitation contributed to its extinction approximately 2,400 years ago during the Holocene.
Diet & Feeding
Chendytes lawi was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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