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SIROCCOPTERYX TOOTH - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco MIDDLE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 million years ago Pterosaur remains were only recently identified in 1999 from the Mid-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 large and well-preserved tooth from a Siroccopteryx is a rare example as it is intact with no repair and no restoration. Intact PTEROSAUR teeth are quite rare. This wonderful specimen has very dark orange-brown enamel with the characteristic longitudinal wrinkles preserved as seen in the last photo. Seldom seen in this size and still intact! RARE IN THIS SIZE AND INTACT CONDITION! 1.65" long along the curve SOLD DT407 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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