Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus
Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="colymbus-dytes-oligocaenus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>An Oligocene grebe from North America, Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus belongs to an old taxonomic scheme placing grebes in Colymbus. A carnivorous diving bird from Oligocene strata of the United States, it contributes to the documented early Cenozoic diversification of foot-propelled diving birds in North American lacustrine or coastal habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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