LARGE SIROCCOPTERYX TOOTH - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco

EARLY CRETACEOUS PERIOD:  145 - 112 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.

Intact Siroccopteryx teeth are quite rare and even amongst those that are intact, finding one that is in any fine state of preservation is rare.  Finding teeth that exceed 1.75" are even more rare.  And finally, finding an intact tooth with NO REPAIR AND NO RESTORATION that measures OVER TWO INCHES is well, incredibly rare!  Compare this beauty to all others you can find on the market.  This is a serious investment grade example.  It is a light orange and brick red enamel in an excellent degree of preservation.  The intact tip has not had much wear and is beautifully shown with no damage.  

Such a rare example, to possess every desirable trait in these teeth and to be intact IN THIS SIZE CLASS, is highly sought after amongst collectors.  This is the largest Siroccopteryx  specimen we have offered and you can bet that you will rarely see these teeth exceed two inches as this one does.  A very rare and highly recommended example surely to increase in value. 

A LARGE EXAMPLE WAY BEYOND IN QUALITY TO WHAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET!

2.15" long along the curve

SOLD     DT413     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only

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