Phalacrocorax leptopus

Phalacrocorax leptopus

† Phalacrocorax leptopus was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from United States. 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 leptopus 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 United States

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Phalacrocorax leptopus eat?
Phalacrocorax leptopus was a carnivore.
Where were Phalacrocorax leptopus fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax leptopus were found in United States.

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