Grallistrix auceps
Grallistrix auceps
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="grallistrix-auceps"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Grallistrix auceps — an extinct stilt-owl from Hawaii, United States. Flightless or near-flightless nocturnal predator; large elongated legs for terrestrial hunting. Carnivore hunting small vertebrates. One of four Hawaiian stilt-owl species; all went extinct following Polynesian settlement ~100.
Diet & Feeding
Grallistrix auceps 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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