Procariama simplex

Procariama simplex

† Procariama simplex was a terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from Argentina. A large cursorial predatory bird, it inhabited Cenozoic South American grasslands and forests. Terror birds were apex predators after the K-Pg extinction, filling niches vacated by non-avian dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Procariama simplex 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Procariama simplex eat?
Procariama simplex was a carnivore.
Where were Procariama simplex fossils found?
Fossils of Procariama simplex were found in Argentina.

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