Emeidae

Emeidae

† Emeidae — an extinct family of ratite birds (moa) endemic to New Zealand. Members were large flightless herbivores with massive hindlimbs and vestigial forelimbs. Multiple genera existed across both main islands until Polynesian settlement caused rapid extinction by the 15th century CE.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Emeidae 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Emeidae eat?
Emeidae was a carnivore.
Where were Emeidae fossils found?
Fossils of Emeidae were found in New Zealand.

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