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Prognathodon curii

Era: Mesozoic

Period: Upper Cretaceous

Stage: Maastrichtian (72.1 - 66 millions of years)

Origin: Oued Zem (Morocco)

Formation: Basin de Abdoun Ouled

Tooth measurements: 136 x 45mm / 5.35" x 1.77"

Weight: 225g / 0.496lb

Coordinates: 32°50'40.7"N 6°34'13.5"W

Description: Wonderful complete tooth of Prognathodon curii. Mild root restoration, has been reinforced with liquid consolidant to harden it and give aesthetics. The enamel of this piece is 100% natural, it does not have restorations.

 

Prognathodon is an extinct gender of mosasaurid saurops that lived during the Late Cretaceous in present-day North America, Europe, and Africa. Related to modern lizards, these marine reptiles were highly successful predators that, had it not been for the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, would most likely still be with us.

 

This piece will travel insured in a safety package to arrive in perfect condition.

Prognathodon curii

SKU: MOSA40
€95.00Price
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