Gallirallus modestus

Gallirallus modestus

† Gallirallus modestus — the Chatham Island rail, an extinct flightless rail from New Zealand's Chatham Islands. Small omnivore; became extinct ~1900 CE following European colonization and introduction of rats and cats. Known from both fossil and subfossil material plus early historical descriptio.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gallirallus modestus 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 Gallirallus modestus eat?
Gallirallus modestus was a carnivore.
Where were Gallirallus modestus fossils found?
Fossils of Gallirallus modestus were found in New Zealand.

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