Miotadorna sanctibathansi

Miotadorna sanctibathansi

Miotadorna sanctibathansi is an extinct Miocene shelduck (Anatidae) from New Zealand's St Bathans Fauna. This large herbivorous waterfowl inhabited Neogene New Zealand lakes before the arrival of modern anatid species.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Miotadorna sanctibathansi 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Miotadorna sanctibathansi eat?
Miotadorna sanctibathansi was a herbivore.
Where were Miotadorna sanctibathansi fossils found?
Fossils of Miotadorna sanctibathansi were found in New Zealand.

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