Pygoscelis grandis

Pygoscelis grandis

† Pygoscelis grandis was an extinct penguin (Sphenisciformes) from Chile. A piscivorous seabird, it inhabited southern oceanic waters during the Cenozoic. Fossils illuminate the evolutionary history and geographic dispersal of the penguin lineage.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pygoscelis grandis 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 Chile

Quick Facts

อาหาร Carnivore

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What did Pygoscelis grandis eat?
Pygoscelis grandis was a carnivore.
Where were Pygoscelis grandis fossils found?
Fossils of Pygoscelis grandis were found in Chile.

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