Hesperornis chowi

Hesperornis chowi

† Hesperornis chowi — an extinct avian from Canada from the Late Cretaceous period. Piscivore. Discovered in Canada; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Piscivore

Hesperornis chowi was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Hesperornis chowi 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

खोज स्थान Canada

Quick Facts

भूवैज्ञानिक युग Cretaceous Late
आहार Piscivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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

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