Theristicus wetmorei

Theristicus wetmorei

Theristicus wetmorei is an extinct ibis from the Miocene of Peru, related to the buff-necked ibis. Fossil ibises from Peruvian deposits contribute to understanding the evolution of the Threskiornithidae in South America during the Neogene.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Theristicus wetmorei 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 Peru

Quick Facts

Diyet Carnivore

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What did Theristicus wetmorei eat?
Theristicus wetmorei was a carnivore.
Where were Theristicus wetmorei fossils found?
Fossils of Theristicus wetmorei were found in Peru.

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