Aix praeclara
Aix praeclara
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aix-praeclara"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aix praeclara is an extinct perching duck from the Miocene (~12 Ma) of China. Related to the modern Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) and Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), it was a forest-dwelling waterfowl that nested in tree cavities. Its fossil material from Shandong Province documents the deep evolutionary history of the Aix duck lineage in Asia.
Diet & Feeding
Aix praeclara 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
| Lieu de découverte | Mongolia |
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Herbivore |
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