Lonchodytes estesi

Lonchodytes estesi

Megascops clarkii was a large scops owl from Pleistocene Caribbean islands, known from fossil deposits in the Greater Antilles. The Caribbean Quaternary avifauna included numerous large endemic owl species that were extirpated following Amerindian colonization.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Lonchodytes estesi 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.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Lonchodytes estesi lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

When did Lonchodytes estesi live?
Lonchodytes estesi lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Lonchodytes estesi eat?
Lonchodytes estesi was a carnivore.
Where were Lonchodytes estesi fossils found?
Fossils of Lonchodytes estesi were found in United States.

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