Opisthodactylus horacioperezi

Opisthodactylus horacioperezi

Opisthodactylus horacioperezi is an extinct Quaternary bird from Argentina. Known from Pleistocene material, it may represent a tinamou or other South American ground bird from the Pampean faunal assemblages.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Opisthodactylus horacioperezi 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Opisthodactylus horacioperezi eat?
Opisthodactylus horacioperezi was a carnivore.
Where were Opisthodactylus horacioperezi fossils found?
Fossils of Opisthodactylus horacioperezi were found in Argentina.

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