Archaeotrogon zitteli

Archaeotrogon zitteli

†Archaeotrogon zitteli was an extinct trogon from Eocene-Oligocene France (Quercy phosphorites), named in honor of palaeontologist Karl von Zittel. An insectivore-frugivore inhabiting the subtropical forests of Paleogene Europe, it documents a time when trogons were components of European avifaunas. Its fossils illuminate the biogeographic history of trogon birds before their subsequent extinction from temperate regions.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Archaeotrogon zitteli primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 France

Quick Facts

食性 Insectivore

常见问题

What did Archaeotrogon zitteli eat?
Archaeotrogon zitteli was a insectivore.
Where were Archaeotrogon zitteli fossils found?
Fossils of Archaeotrogon zitteli were found in France.

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