Anomalopteryx

Anomalopteryx

†Anomalopteryx was a small moa (order Dinornithiformes) endemic to New Zealand, representing the smallest moa genus at roughly 60cm tall. A flightless herbivore that browsed forest understorey vegetation, it became extinct following Polynesian settlement approximately 600 years ago. Its remains are known from both North and South Island subfossil deposits.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Anomalopteryx 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

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Quick Facts

อาหาร Carnivore

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What did Anomalopteryx eat?
Anomalopteryx was a carnivore.
Where were Anomalopteryx fossils found?
Fossils of Anomalopteryx were found in New Zealand.

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