Megapaloelodus opsigonus

Megapaloelodus opsigonus

† Opisthodactylus patagonicus was a third species of this Patagonian dromaeosaurid from the Late Cretaceous of Argentina. These small feathered predators occupied the ecological niches of small carnivores in Cretaceous South America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Megapaloelodus opsigonus 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 Mexico

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Megapaloelodus opsigonus eat?
Megapaloelodus opsigonus was a carnivore.
Where were Megapaloelodus opsigonus fossils found?
Fossils of Megapaloelodus opsigonus were found in Mexico.

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