Puffinus yelkouan

Puffinus yelkouan

† Puffinus yelkouan was an extinct seabird (Pelecaniformes or Procellariiformes) from Ukraine. A piscivorous seabird of the Cenozoic, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Puffinus yelkouan 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 Ukraine

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

What did Puffinus yelkouan eat?
Puffinus yelkouan was a carnivore.
Where were Puffinus yelkouan fossils found?
Fossils of Puffinus yelkouan were found in Ukraine.

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