Eopelecanus aegyptiacus

Eopelecanus aegyptiacus

† Eopelecanus aegyptiacus — an extinct Eocene pelican from Egypt. Large piscivorous waterbird; among the oldest known pelicans in the fossil record. Demonstrates that Pelecanidae reached Africa during the Eocene. Known from fragmentary cranial and postcranial material.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Eopelecanus aegyptiacus 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 Egypt

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Eopelecanus aegyptiacus eat?
Eopelecanus aegyptiacus was a carnivore.
Where were Eopelecanus aegyptiacus fossils found?
Fossils of Eopelecanus aegyptiacus were found in Egypt.

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