Phalacrocorax penicillatus

Phalacrocorax penicillatus

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 3 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax penicillatus 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

Size Comparison

Weighing 2.6 kg, Phalacrocorax penicillatus was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 2.6kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Phalacrocorax penicillatus eat?
Phalacrocorax penicillatus was a carnivore.
How big was Phalacrocorax penicillatus?
Phalacrocorax penicillatus was weighed around 2.6 kg.
Where were Phalacrocorax penicillatus fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax penicillatus were found in United States.

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