Melanerpes formicivorus

Melanerpes formicivorus

† Orodromeus makelai was a small ornithopod (~2.5m) from the Late Cretaceous Two Medicine Formation of Montana. Originally thought to be nesting at Egg Mountain sites, subsequent analysis showed the nests belonged to Troodon; Orodromeus was actually the prey found in those nests.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Melanerpes formicivorus primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 United States

Quick Facts

식성 Insectivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Melanerpes formicivorus eat?
Melanerpes formicivorus was a insectivore.
Where were Melanerpes formicivorus fossils found?
Fossils of Melanerpes formicivorus were found in United States.

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