Pachyptila crassirostris
Pachyptila crassirostris
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="pachyptila-crassirostris"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Pachyptila salax is the salvin's prion (Procellariidae), a small pelagic seabird with fossil records from South Africa. These procellariiform seabirds forage in Southern Ocean waters, filtering tiny crustaceans with their lamellated bills.
Diet & Feeding
Pachyptila crassirostris 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 |
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