Phalacrocorax idahensis

Phalacrocorax idahensis

† Phalacrocorax idahensis was an extinct cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae) from United States. A piscivorous diving seabird, it inhabited Cenozoic coastal and freshwater environments. Fossil cormorants contribute to understanding the evolution of Suliformes diving seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phalacrocorax idahensis 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 United States

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Phalacrocorax idahensis eat?
Phalacrocorax idahensis was a carnivore.
Where were Phalacrocorax idahensis fossils found?
Fossils of Phalacrocorax idahensis were found in United States.

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