Metopidius indicus

Metopidius indicus

Metopidius indicus, the Bronze-winged Jacana, is a wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. About 28-29cm long, it walks on lily pads using long toes, feeds on aquatic insects and molluscs. A living dinosaur descendant with polyandrous mating behavior. Found in India, Sri Lanka, and mainland Southeast Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Metopidius indicus 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 India

Quick Facts

आहार Carnivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What did Metopidius indicus eat?
Metopidius indicus was a carnivore.
Where were Metopidius indicus fossils found?
Fossils of Metopidius indicus were found in India.

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