Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus

Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus

An Oligocene grebe from North America, Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus belongs to an old taxonomic scheme placing grebes in Colymbus. A carnivorous diving bird from Oligocene strata of the United States, it contributes to the documented early Cenozoic diversification of foot-propelled diving birds in North American lacustrine or coastal habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus 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 United States

Quick Facts

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus eat?
Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus was a carnivore.
Where were Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus fossils found?
Fossils of Colymbus (Dytes) oligocaenus were found in United States.

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