Ocyplonessa shotwelli

Ocyplonessa shotwelli

Ocyplonessa shotwelli is an extinct Miocene duck (Anatidae) from the United States. A large diving or dabbling waterfowl related to modern pochards or scoters, it inhabited Neogene North American freshwater or coastal environments.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Ocyplonessa shotwelli 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 United States

Quick Facts

Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Ocyplonessa shotwelli eat?
Ocyplonessa shotwelli was a herbivore.
Where were Ocyplonessa shotwelli fossils found?
Fossils of Ocyplonessa shotwelli were found in United States.

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