Crossvallia unienwillia

Crossvallia unienwillia

Crossvallia unienwillia is a giant extinct penguin (Sphenisciformes) from the late Palaeocene of Antarctica's Seymour Island, standing approximately 1.65 m tall and weighing an estimated 80 kg. One of the largest penguins ever discovered, it was a pursuit-diving piscivore in the warm shallow seas surrounding Antarctica before significant polar glaciation. Named after the Cross Valley Formation and Willem Jan Quax of the Antarctic Heritage Trust, it documents the early radiation of giant penguin forms.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Crossvallia unienwillia 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 Antarctica

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Crossvallia unienwillia eat?
Crossvallia unienwillia was a carnivore.
Where were Crossvallia unienwillia fossils found?
Fossils of Crossvallia unienwillia were found in Antarctica.

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