Paleopsilopterus itaboraiensis
Paleopsilopterus itaboraiensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="paleopsilopterus-itaboraiensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Paleopsilopterus itaboraiensis was a small terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from the Paleocene of Brazil. A cursorial carnivore, it represents among the earliest known phorusrhacids, documenting the rapid radiation of this predatory family following the K-Pg extinction event.
Diet & Feeding
Paleopsilopterus itaboraiensis 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 | Brazil |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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