Miocepphus mergulellus

Miocepphus mergulellus

Miocepphus mergulellus is a Miocene North American alcid (Alcidae). Known from skeletal elements, this extinct diving seabird represents the fossil record of the auk family during the warm Miocene epoch.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Miocepphus mergulellus 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 Miocepphus mergulellus eat?
Miocepphus mergulellus was a carnivore.
Where were Miocepphus mergulellus fossils found?
Fossils of Miocepphus mergulellus were found in United States.

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