Montirallus gypsorum

Montirallus gypsorum

Montirallus gypsorum is an extinct Oligocene or Miocene rail (Rallidae) from France. Rails are secretive marshland birds; this fossil taxon documents early Cenozoic gruiform diversity in western European freshwater habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Montirallus gypsorum 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 France

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Montirallus gypsorum eat?
Montirallus gypsorum was a carnivore.
Where were Montirallus gypsorum fossils found?
Fossils of Montirallus gypsorum were found in France.

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