Montirallus gypsorum
Montirallus gypsorum
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="montirallus-gypsorum"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Montirallus gypsorum is an extinct Oligocene or Miocene rail (Rallidae) from France. Rails are secretive marshland birds; this fossil taxon documents early Cenozoic gruiform diversity in western European freshwater habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Montirallus gypsorum 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 | France |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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