Miocepphus mergulellus
Miocepphus mergulellus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="miocepphus-mergulellus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Miocepphus mergulellus is a Miocene North American alcid (Alcidae). Known from skeletal elements, this extinct diving seabird represents the fossil record of the auk family during the warm Miocene epoch.
Diet & Feeding
Miocepphus mergulellus 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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