Plectropterus gambensis

Plectropterus gambensis

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 140 kg about 2 adult humans

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Plectropterus gambensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Egypt

Size Comparison

Weighing 140.0 kg, Plectropterus gambensis was about 2 adult humans.

Quick Facts

Diet Herbivore
Size 140.0kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Plectropterus gambensis eat?
Plectropterus gambensis was a herbivore.
How big was Plectropterus gambensis?
Plectropterus gambensis was weighed around 140.0 kg.
Where were Plectropterus gambensis fossils found?
Fossils of Plectropterus gambensis were found in Egypt.

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