Miopelecanus

Miopelecanus

Miopelecanus is an extinct Miocene pelican (Pelecanidae) from France. A large colonial piscivore, it occupied Neogene European coastal and lacustrine environments, demonstrating the ancient lineage of pelicans.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Miopelecanus 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 France

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Miopelecanus eat?
Miopelecanus was a carnivore.
Where were Miopelecanus fossils found?
Fossils of Miopelecanus were found in France.

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