Gansugyps linxiaensis

Gansugyps linxiaensis

† Gansugyps linxiaensis — an extinct Miocene Old World vulture from Linxia Basin, Gansu Province, China. Large scavenging carnivore; related to extant Gyps vultures. Documents the Miocene diversification of Old World vultures (Accipitridae) across Asia. The Linxia Basin yields rich Miocene mammal .

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gansugyps linxiaensis 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 China

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Gansugyps linxiaensis eat?
Gansugyps linxiaensis was a carnivore.
Where were Gansugyps linxiaensis fossils found?
Fossils of Gansugyps linxiaensis were found in China.

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