Cochlearius cochlearius
Cochlearius cochlearius
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="cochlearius-cochlearius"></dinofyi-dinosaur>A fossil or subfossil boat-billed heron from Ecuador, Cochlearius cochlearius belongs to the Ardeidae and is characterised by an exceptionally wide, boat-shaped bill adapted for nocturnal fish hunting in tropical American wetlands. Fossil material from Ecuador extends the known temporal range of this specialised piscivorous heron.
Diet & Feeding
Cochlearius cochlearius was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.
Discovery & Naming
| Lugar de descubrimiento | Ecuador |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Piscivore |
Preguntas frecuentes
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