Gruipeda dominguensis

Gruipeda dominguensis

† Gruipeda dominguensis — an extinct wading bird ichnospecies from Argentina. Crane-like trackways from South American Paleogene or Neogene deposits. Large wading bird traces document gruiform or ciconiiform birds in the poorly known South American Cenozoic avian track record.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gruipeda dominguensis 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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