Nycticorax megacephalus
Nycticorax megacephalus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="nycticorax-megacephalus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Nycticorax megacephalus is an extinct large-skulled night heron from Mauritius. Known from subfossil remains, this island-endemic heron likely evolved a large head and beak as adaptations to specialized prey on the isolated Mascarene island.
Diet & Feeding
Nycticorax megacephalus 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.
Discovery & Naming
| Lokasi Penemuan | Mauritius |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Piscivore |
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