Anserpica kiliani

Anserpica kiliani

†Anserpica kiliani was an extinct anseriform bird from Oligocene or Miocene France. A primitive duck or goose-like waterfowl herbivore, it inhabited freshwater and brackish environments. Its fossils from French Paleogene or Neogene deposits contribute to tracing the early diversification of Anseriformes in western Europe following the Eocene avian radiations.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Anserpica kiliani was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

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Quick Facts

อาหาร Herbivore

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What did Anserpica kiliani eat?
Anserpica kiliani was a herbivore.
Where were Anserpica kiliani fossils found?
Fossils of Anserpica kiliani were found in France.

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