Fulica podagrica

Fulica podagrica

† Fulica podagrica — an extinct giant coot from Barbados. Flightless or flight-reduced insular coot; island gigantism typical of Caribbean rail evolution. Herbivore of Caribbean freshwater habitats. Became extinct following European colonization of Barbados in the 17th century.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Fulica podagrica 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 Barbados

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Fulica podagrica eat?
Fulica podagrica was a carnivore.
Where were Fulica podagrica fossils found?
Fossils of Fulica podagrica were found in Barbados.

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