Apatosagittarius terrenus

Apatosagittarius terrenus

†Apatosagittarius terrenus was an extinct Secretary Bird-like raptor (family Sagittariidae or related) from the Miocene of Nebraska, United States. A terrestrial carnivore that hunted snakes and other small prey by stamping them, it inhabited open grasslands of mid-Cenozoic North America. Its discovery extends the known geographic range of this raptor lineage beyond its current African distribution.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Apatosagittarius terrenus 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

発見場所 United States

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

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

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