Ortalis pollicaris
Ortalis pollicaris
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ortalis-pollicaris"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Ortalis pollicaris is an extinct Quaternary chachalaca (Cracidae) from the United States. A large arboreal galliform with Pleistocene records from southern North America, it was related to the living plain chachalaca.
Diet & Feeding
Ortalis pollicaris was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Lugar de descubrimiento | United States |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Herbivore |
Preguntas frecuentes
What did Ortalis pollicaris eat?
Where were Ortalis pollicaris fossils found?
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