Pygoscelis calderensis

Pygoscelis calderensis

† Pygoscelis calderensis 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 calderensis 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

Keşif Yeri Chile

Quick Facts

Diyet Carnivore

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

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

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