Palaeochenoides miocaenus
Palaeochenoides miocaenus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeochenoides-miocaenus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeochenoides miocaenus was an extinct goose-like anserid (Anseriformes) from the Miocene of the United States. A carnivore of wetland and lacustrine habitats, it inhabited North American waterways and represents an early lineage within the waterfowl radiation.
Diet & Feeding
Palaeochenoides miocaenus 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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