Miosula

Miosula

Miosula is an extinct Miocene sulid (Sulidae) from the United States. Related to modern boobies and gannets, this piscivorous seabird plunge-dived for fish in warm Neogene coastal waters of North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Miosula 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Miosula eat?
Miosula was a carnivore.
Where were Miosula fossils found?
Fossils of Miosula were found in United States.

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