Phalacrocorax mediterraneus

Phalacrocorax mediterraneus

† Phalacrocorax mediterraneus 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 mediterraneus 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 United States

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

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

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