Phalacrocorax capensis

Phalacrocorax capensis

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 45 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax capensis 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 South Africa

Size Comparison

Weighing 45.0 kg, Phalacrocorax capensis was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 45.0kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Phalacrocorax capensis eat?
Phalacrocorax capensis was a carnivore.
How big was Phalacrocorax capensis?
Phalacrocorax capensis was weighed around 45.0 kg.
Where were Phalacrocorax capensis fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax capensis were found in South Africa.

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