Petradyptes stonehousei
Petradyptes stonehousei
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="petradyptes-stonehousei"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Petradyptes stonehousei was an extinct penguin (Sphenisciformes) from New Zealand. A piscivorous seabird, it inhabited southern oceanic waters during the Cenozoic. Fossils illuminate the evolutionary history and geographic dispersal of the penguin lineage.
Diet & Feeding
Petradyptes stonehousei 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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