Charadrius nivosus
Charadrius nivosus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="charadrius-nivosus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Charadrius nivosus, the snowy plover, is a small shorebird (Charadriidae) of open sandy beaches, alkali flats, and salt pans across western North America. Weighing approximately 43 g, it is a carnivore of invertebrates gleaned from the substrate surface. Subfossil material is known from Quaternary deposits of the United States. The Pacific coast population is federally listed as threatened due to coastal development and predation pressure.
Diet & Feeding
Charadrius nivosus 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
| สถานที่ค้นพบ | United States |
Quick Facts
| อาหาร | Carnivore |
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