Kairuku waitaki

Kairuku waitaki

† Kairuku waitaki — a Mesozoic or Cenozoic from New Zealand taxon. Carnivorous predator. Discovered in New Zealand; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Kairuku waitaki 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

Lieu de découverte New Zealand

Quick Facts

Alimentation Carnivore

Questions fréquentes

What did Kairuku waitaki eat?
Kairuku waitaki was a carnivore.
Where were Kairuku waitaki fossils found?
Fossils of Kairuku waitaki were found in New Zealand.

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