Prophororhacos incertus

Prophororhacos incertus

† Prophororhacos incertus was a terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from Argentina. A large cursorial predatory bird, it inhabited Cenozoic South American grasslands and forests. Terror birds were apex predators after the K-Pg extinction, filling niches vacated by non-avian dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Prophororhacos incertus 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

식성 Carnivore

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What did Prophororhacos incertus eat?
Prophororhacos incertus was a carnivore.
Where were Prophororhacos incertus fossils found?
Fossils of Prophororhacos incertus were found in Argentina.

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