Palaeospheniscus huxleyorum
Palaeospheniscus huxleyorum
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeospheniscus-huxleyorum"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeospheniscus huxleyorum was an extinct penguin (Sphenisciformes) from South Africa. A piscivorous Miocene seabird, it inhabited southern African coastal waters. Its presence in South Africa documents the broad geographic range of this extinct penguin genus across the Southern Ocean.
Diet & Feeding
Palaeospheniscus huxleyorum 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 | South Africa |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Carnivore |
Perguntas frequentes
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