Diomedea nigripes

Diomedea nigripes

†Diomedea nigripes is a fossil form of the black-footed albatross, known from Quaternary deposits of the western United States. Subfossil material confirms that the black-footed albatross maintained a similar range in the North Pacific during Pleistocene interglacials. These fossils provide comparative skeletal material for studies of albatross morphological variation.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Diomedea nigripes 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

Lokasi Penemuan United States

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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

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