Gymnogyps californianus

Gymnogyps californianus

New World vulture

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Peso 8 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gymnogyps californianus 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 United States

Size Comparison

Weighing 8,5 kg, Gymnogyps californianus was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore
Tamaño 8.5kg

Preguntas frecuentes

What did Gymnogyps californianus eat?
Gymnogyps californianus was a carnivore.
How big was Gymnogyps californianus?
Gymnogyps californianus was weighed around 8.5 kg.
Where were Gymnogyps californianus fossils found?
Fossils of Gymnogyps californianus were found in United States.

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