Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum

Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum

An extinct bird of uncertain affinities from New Zealand, Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum is a carnivorous avian known from subfossil or fossil bones. New Zealand's pre-human fossil record is rich with endemic bird lineages shaped by island isolation, and this taxon adds to the extraordinary diversity of birds that once inhabited the archipelago.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum 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

发现地点 New Zealand

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum eat?
Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum was a carnivore.
Where were Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum fossils found?
Fossils of Clymenoptilon novaezealandicum were found in New Zealand.

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