Pampagyps imperator

Pampagyps imperator

† Pampagyps imperator was a large extinct condor (Cathartidae) from Argentina. A massive carnivore-scavenger of the Pleistocene, it inhabited South American open grasslands. Its extinction coincides with the collapse of Pleistocene megafaunal communities.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pampagyps imperator 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Pampagyps imperator eat?
Pampagyps imperator was a carnivore.
Where were Pampagyps imperator fossils found?
Fossils of Pampagyps imperator were found in Argentina.

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