Dolichopterus viator

Dolichopterus viator

†Dolichopterus viator is an extinct seabird from the Eocene or Oligocene of France. Known from fragmentary wing and limb elements, it is classified among early procellariiform or pelecaniform lineages. Its French Paleogene record adds to the picture of early avian diversification in the Tethys Sea region following the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Dolichopterus viator 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

खोज स्थान France

Quick Facts

आहार Carnivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What did Dolichopterus viator eat?
Dolichopterus viator was a carnivore.
Where were Dolichopterus viator fossils found?
Fossils of Dolichopterus viator were found in France.

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