Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi

Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi

Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi is a subspecies variant of the medium-billed prion, recorded from Southern Ocean fossil and recent material. These small procellariiforms filter-feed on copepods and euphausiids in cold pelagic waters.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi 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.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi eat?
Pachyptila salvini macgillivrayi was a carnivore.

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