Eclectus infectus
Eclectus infectus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="eclectus-infectus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Eclectus infectus is an extinct eclectus parrot (Psittaculidae) known from Quaternary subfossil deposits of the Tongan archipelago, western Pacific. Related to the extant eclectus parrot (E. roratus), it was a frugivore feeding on fruit, seeds, and flowers in tropical forest canopy. Its extinction followed the Polynesian colonisation of Tonga roughly 3,000 years ago, driven by hunting and forest clearance. The species name infectus means 'tainted' or 'stained,' possibly alluding to its colourful plumage.
Diet & Feeding
Eclectus infectus 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 | Tonga |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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