Phalacrocorax femoralis

Phalacrocorax femoralis

† Phalacrocorax femoralis was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from United States. A piscivorous diving seabird, it inhabited Cenozoic coastal and freshwater environments. Fossil cormorants contribute to understanding the evolution of Suliformes diving seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax femoralis 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 United States

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Phalacrocorax femoralis eat?
Phalacrocorax femoralis was a carnivore.
Where were Phalacrocorax femoralis fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax femoralis were found in United States.

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