Rahonavis ostromi

Rahonavis ostromi

† Rahonavis ostromi was an extinct bird (Aves) from Madagascar. A carnivore of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Rahonavis ostromi 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.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Rahonavis ostromi lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Lugar de descubrimiento Madagascar

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

When did Rahonavis ostromi live?
Rahonavis ostromi lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Rahonavis ostromi eat?
Rahonavis ostromi was a carnivore.
Where were Rahonavis ostromi fossils found?
Fossils of Rahonavis ostromi were found in Madagascar.

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