Coragyps occidentalis
Coragyps occidentalis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="coragyps-occidentalis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>An extinct species of black vulture from the Pleistocene of North America, Coragyps occidentalis was a large carnivorous scavenger recovered from La Brea and other Pleistocene sites. Considerably larger than the modern black vulture, it filled a niche scavenging the carcasses of Pleistocene megafauna including mammoths, ground sloths, and horses before their extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Coragyps occidentalis 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
| Local de descoberta | United States |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Carnivore |
Perguntas frequentes
What did Coragyps occidentalis eat?
Where were Coragyps occidentalis fossils found?
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