Becassius charadriioides

Becassius charadriioides

Becassius charadriioides is an extinct shorebird from Eocene deposits of the Quercy phosphorites of France. This small carnivorous charadriiform wader is known from articulated skeletal material preserved in the remarkable fossil-rich Quercy lagerstätte. It represents part of the diverse Paleogene shorebird community that inhabited the shallow coastal environments of Eocene Europe.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Becassius charadriioides 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

Lugar de descubrimiento France

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

What did Becassius charadriioides eat?
Becassius charadriioides was a carnivore.
Where were Becassius charadriioides fossils found?
Fossils of Becassius charadriioides were found in France.

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