Phalacrocorax wetmorei

Phalacrocorax wetmorei

† Phalacrocorax wetmorei was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from United States. A piscivorous diving seabird, it inhabited Cenozoic coastal and freshwater environments. Fossil cormorants contribute to understanding the evolution of Suliformes diving seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax wetmorei 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 United States

Quick Facts

Alimentation Carnivore

Questions fréquentes

What did Phalacrocorax wetmorei eat?
Phalacrocorax wetmorei was a carnivore.
Where were Phalacrocorax wetmorei fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax wetmorei were found in United States.

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