Phorusrhacos longissimus

Phorusrhacos longissimus

† Phorusrhacos longissimus was a terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from Argentina. A large cursorial predatory bird, it inhabited Cenozoic South American grasslands and forests. Terror birds were apex predators after the K-Pg extinction, filling niches vacated by non-avian dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phorusrhacos longissimus 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Phorusrhacos longissimus eat?
Phorusrhacos longissimus was a carnivore.
Where were Phorusrhacos longissimus fossils found?
Fossils of Phorusrhacos longissimus were found in Argentina.

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