Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

An extinct or fossil grey-headed gull from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus belongs to the Laridae family. Carnivorous and likely piscivorous, this gull-like bird inhabited freshwater or coastal African environments. Its fossil record contributes to knowledge of Cenozoic African waterbird diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus 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

Место открытия Democratic Republic of the Congo

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

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What did Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus eat?
Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus was a carnivore.
Where were Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus fossils found?
Fossils of Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus were found in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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