zoophage
Definitions
An animal that feeds on other animals; a carnivore.
Relating to or characterized by the consumption of animal matter.
Examples
The zoophage predator spent hours stalking its prey through the dense undergrowth.
Many species of wasps are considered zoophage because they feed on other insects to sustain their larvae.
In the complex ecosystem of the rainforest, the zoophage plays a critical role in controlling the population of smaller herbivores.