Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

depredador

Noun

deh-preh-dah-dor

Definition

A term used to denote a creature that preys on others, typically referring to animals that hunt and consume their prey.

Examples

The lion is known as a top depredador in the African savanna.
Birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, are skilled depredadores in their environments.
Humans can also act as depredadores when they overfish certain species.

Meaning

In ecological terms, a depredador is an organism that actively seeks out and captures other organisms for food. These can be either carnivorous animals that hunt or figure of speech describing aggressive behaviors in various contexts.