Ictinia mississippiensis

Ictinia mississippiensis

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 311 kg about 4 adult humans

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Ictinia mississippiensis 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

Size Comparison

Weighing 311.0 kg, Ictinia mississippiensis was about 4 adult humans.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 311.0kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ictinia mississippiensis eat?
Ictinia mississippiensis was a carnivore.
How big was Ictinia mississippiensis?
Ictinia mississippiensis was weighed around 311.0 kg.
Where were Ictinia mississippiensis fossils found?
Fossils of Ictinia mississippiensis were found in United States.

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