Copepteryx titan

Copepteryx titan

The largest known plotopterid seabird, Copepteryx titan from Oligocene Japan reached estimated heights exceeding an emperor penguin, making it among the largest diving birds of all time. This carnivorous wing-propelled diver inhabited North Pacific marine environments and is known from excellent material including articulated wing bones showing penguin-like flipper modifications.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Copepteryx titan 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 Japan

Quick Facts

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Copepteryx titan eat?
Copepteryx titan was a carnivore.
Where were Copepteryx titan fossils found?
Fossils of Copepteryx titan were found in Japan.

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