Fuligula arctina

Fuligula arctina

† Fuligula arctina — an extinct Pliocene diving duck from Piedmont, Italy. Herbivorous diving duck related to extant tufted ducks and scaup. Represents the Pliocene diving duck fauna of the Mediterranean region when warm Pliocene seas supported rich aquatic bird communities.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Fuligula arctina 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

Local de descoberta Italy

Quick Facts

Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Fuligula arctina eat?
Fuligula arctina was a herbivore.
Where were Fuligula arctina fossils found?
Fossils of Fuligula arctina were found in Italy.

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