Odontopterygiformes
Odontopterygiformes
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="odontopterygiformes"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Odontopterygiformes is an extinct order of large bony-toothed seabirds, the pseudodontorns. With wingspans up to 6 m, these Eocene to Pliocene piscivores soared over warm oceans worldwide using pseudo-tooth projections to catch fish.
Diet & Feeding
Odontopterygiformes 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 | Japan |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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