Phalacrocorax chapalensis

Phalacrocorax chapalensis

† Phalacrocorax chapalensis was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from Mexico. A piscivorous diving seabird, it inhabited Cenozoic coastal and freshwater environments. Fossil cormorants contribute to understanding the evolution of Suliformes diving seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax chapalensis 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 Mexico

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Phalacrocorax chapalensis eat?
Phalacrocorax chapalensis was a carnivore.
Where were Phalacrocorax chapalensis fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax chapalensis were found in Mexico.

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