Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

† Phalacrocorax sulcirostris was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from Australia. 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 sulcirostris 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 Australia

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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