Larus lacus

Larus lacus

Megapaloelodus opsigonus was an extinct flamingo from the Miocene-Pliocene of North America. One of several North American Cenozoic flamingo species, it inhabited shallow saline and freshwater lakes, filtering algae and crustaceans with its specialized bent bill.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Larus lacus 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 United States

Quick Facts

आहार Carnivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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

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