Coenocorypha iredalei

Coenocorypha iredalei

An extinct snipe from New Zealand named in honour of ornithologist Tom Iredale, Coenocorypha iredalei belonged to the endemic snipe genus of New Zealand and its offshore islands. A carnivorous probing wader, it became extinct on the North or South Island following the arrival of Polynesian settlers and accompanying predators including the Pacific rat.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Coenocorypha iredalei 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

Địa điểm khám phá New Zealand

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Coenocorypha iredalei eat?
Coenocorypha iredalei was a carnivore.
Where were Coenocorypha iredalei fossils found?
Fossils of Coenocorypha iredalei were found in New Zealand.

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