Rallus montivagorum

Rallus montivagorum

† Rallus montivagorum was an extinct rail (Rallidae) from Portugal. A omnivorous wetland bird, it inhabited Cenozoic freshwater marshes, reed beds, and estuarine environments. Rails are among the most widespread of waterbird families with a rich fossil record.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Rallus montivagorum 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 Portugal

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Rallus montivagorum eat?
Rallus montivagorum was a carnivore.
Where were Rallus montivagorum fossils found?
Fossils of Rallus montivagorum were found in Portugal.

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