Anzu wyliei

Anzu wyliei

†Anzu wyliei is the type species of Anzu, a large caenagnathid oviraptorosaur omnivore from the Late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation of the Dakotas, United States. Measuring about 3.5m in length with a prominent keratinous crest, it used its toothless beak to feed on plants, eggs, and small animals. Formally described in 2014, it was the largest oviraptorosaur from North America.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Anzu wyliei had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.

Discovery & Naming

Lokasi Penemuan United States

Quick Facts

Diet Omnivore

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What did Anzu wyliei eat?
Anzu wyliei was a omnivore.
Where were Anzu wyliei fossils found?
Fossils of Anzu wyliei were found in United States.

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