Fortipesavis prehendens

Fortipesavis prehendens

† Fortipesavis prehendens — an extinct avian from Myanmar from the Late Cretaceous period. Carnivorous predator. Discovered in Myanmar; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Fortipesavis prehendens 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.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Fortipesavis prehendens lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Myanmar

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Fortipesavis prehendens live?
Fortipesavis prehendens lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Fortipesavis prehendens eat?
Fortipesavis prehendens was a carnivore.
Where were Fortipesavis prehendens fossils found?
Fossils of Fortipesavis prehendens were found in Myanmar.

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