Vanellus selysi
Vanellus selysi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="vanellus-selysi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Vanellus selysi is an extinct lapwing from Miocene or Pliocene deposits of Belgium, contributing to the fossil record of charadriiform shorebirds in western Europe during the Neogene. Fossil lapwings are known from many European Neogene sites.
Diet & Feeding
Vanellus selysi 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 | Belgium |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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