Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides

Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides

† Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides — an Eocene cariamiform bird from the São José de Itaboraí Formation, Brazil. Medium terrestrial carnivore or omnivore; resembles seriemas in body plan. From the Middle Eocene of Rio de Janeiro. Contributes to the diverse South American Paleogene cariamiform fauna.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides 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 Brazil

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides eat?
Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides was a carnivore.
Where were Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides fossils found?
Fossils of Itaboravis elaphrocnemoides were found in Brazil.

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