Meridiocichla salotti
Meridiocichla salotti
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="meridiocichla-salotti"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Pachydyptes ponderosus was a giant Eocene penguin from New Zealand, among the largest penguins ever. This massive Eocene penguin weighed an estimated 100+kg and stood ~1.5m tall, demonstrating that giant penguin body sizes were achieved early in penguin evolution.
Diet & Feeding
Meridiocichla salotti was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| 발견 위치 | Greece |
Quick Facts
| 식성 | Herbivore |
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