Dolichopterus viator

Dolichopterus viator

†Dolichopterus viator is an extinct seabird from the Eocene or Oligocene of France. Known from fragmentary wing and limb elements, it is classified among early procellariiform or pelecaniform lineages. Its French Paleogene record adds to the picture of early avian diversification in the Tethys Sea region following the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Dolichopterus viator 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

발견 위치 France

Quick Facts

식성 Carnivore

자주 묻는 질문

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

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