Pachyplichas yaldwyni

Pachyplichas yaldwyni

Pachyptila crassirostris is the fulmar prion (Procellariidae), a seabird with Quaternary fossil records from New Zealand. A small petrel with a distinctive lamellated bill for filter-feeding on zooplankton in Southern Ocean waters.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pachyplichas yaldwyni 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Pachyplichas yaldwyni eat?
Pachyplichas yaldwyni was a carnivore.
Where were Pachyplichas yaldwyni fossils found?
Fossils of Pachyplichas yaldwyni were found in New Zealand.

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