Otus murivorus

Otus murivorus

Otus murivorus is an extinct giant scops-owl from Mauritius. This large strigid, possibly a top predator of small vertebrates on the island, went extinct following 17th-century European colonization and introduction of rats.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Otus murivorus 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 Mauritius

Quick Facts

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Otus murivorus eat?
Otus murivorus was a carnivore.
Where were Otus murivorus fossils found?
Fossils of Otus murivorus were found in Mauritius.

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