Gymnogyps californianus

Gymnogyps californianus

New World vulture

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Cân nặng 8 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gymnogyps californianus 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

Size Comparison

Weighing 8,5 kg, Gymnogyps californianus was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore
Kích thước 8.5kg

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Gymnogyps californianus eat?
Gymnogyps californianus was a carnivore.
How big was Gymnogyps californianus?
Gymnogyps californianus was weighed around 8.5 kg.
Where were Gymnogyps californianus fossils found?
Fossils of Gymnogyps californianus were found in United States.

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