Gallinula hodgenorum

Gallinula hodgenorum

† Gallinula hodgenorum — an extinct moorhen from New Zealand. Medium-sized aquatic herbivore; flightless or flight-reduced island rail. Became extinct following Polynesian colonization. The Moorhen genus had representatives across the Pacific islands, most now extinct due to human-caused habitat c.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gallinula hodgenorum 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

What did Gallinula hodgenorum eat?
Gallinula hodgenorum was a carnivore.
Where were Gallinula hodgenorum fossils found?
Fossils of Gallinula hodgenorum were found in New Zealand.

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