Phalacrocorax mongoliensis

Phalacrocorax mongoliensis

† Phalacrocorax mongoliensis was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from Mongolia. 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 mongoliensis 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 Mongolia

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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