Puffinus spelaeus

Puffinus spelaeus

† Puffinus spelaeus was an extinct seabird (Pelecaniformes or Procellariiformes) from New Zealand. A piscivorous seabird of the Cenozoic, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Puffinus spelaeus 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 Puffinus spelaeus eat?
Puffinus spelaeus was a carnivore.
Where were Puffinus spelaeus fossils found?
Fossils of Puffinus spelaeus were found in New Zealand.

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