DT4-056 - LARGE 1.85 INCH CRETACEOUS PTEROSAUR PTERODACTYL FOSSIL TOOTH

Product Description

ID

Siroccopteryx moroccoensis

FOUND

Kem Kem Beds
 - (NW Sahara Desert), Morocco

AGE

LATE CRETACEOUS:
  100 - 66 million years ago

SIZE

1.85" long on the curve

CONDITION

TWO FRACTURE REPAIRS.
UNUSUALLY LARGE
AND COMPLETE.

NOTE

RARE LARGE EXAMPLE!

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX

Comes with a certificate of
authenticity / information sheet

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Pterosaur fossils were only recently attributed to a species in 1999 from the Cretaceous deposits of the southern border of Morocco.  To date, the only pterosaur species named from Morocco is Siroccopteryx moroccoensis.  With an estimated wingspan of nearly 20 feet, this anhanguerid ranks amongst the largest pterosaurs known.  There have been comparisons of this creature to other anhanguerid species known from the Early Cretaceous of Brazil.  Only jaw fragments and teeth have been discovered from Morocco and much has yet to be learned about this fascinating and giant flying reptile from prehistory.

This tooth, from a flying Siroccopteryx pterodactyl, is an excellent example and of nice size.  The tooth has excellent enamel with natural luster and a rich, dark red hue.  Tip present and tooth is complete.

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