Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco Cretaceous Dinosaur Tooth

Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco from a Shark Toothed Giant

The Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco belonged to Carcharodontosaurus saharicus. One of the largest land predators of its time. It lived during the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period.

Its name means shark toothed lizard. And that makes sense. The teeth were long and flat. With sharp serrations along both edges. These serrations worked like steak knives. Helping the dinosaur slice through muscle and hide.

Carcharodontosaurus had a massive skull that could reach over five feet in length. The jaws were filled with blade shaped teeth. Each tooth designed for cutting not crushing. Unlike Spinosaurus which focused on fish. This predator hunted large land animals.

During the Late Cretaceous the Kem Kem region was not desert. It was a network of rivers and plains. Large plant eating dinosaurs lived there. Along with crocodile like reptiles and other predators. Carcharodontosaurus likely hunted these herbivores in open areas near water.

The Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco specimen often represents a tooth. Showing the classic flattened blade profile. Serrations may be visible depending on preservation. The enamel surface is thick and strong. The tip may show natural feeding wear.

Color ranges from deep brown to reddish tan. Caused by mineral replacement during fossilization. Over millions of years the original tooth material turned to stone. The structure remains dense and stable.

Minor surface wear is normal. There is no heavy reconstruction. No artificial shaping. The fossil has only been cleaned and stabilized. It remains in honest collector condition.

Carcharodontosaurus was comparable in size to Tyrannosaurus rex though built differently. Fossil discoveries in Morocco continue to expand knowledge about giant theropods. You can read more at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
https://naturalhistory.si.edu

Collectors who enjoy North African predators may also want to explore our Authentic Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth Collection for display contrast.

The Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco fits well in a display case or fossil cabinet. Suitable for collectors. Educators. Or museum style exhibits.

Each fossil is packed with protective padding. Shipped tracked and insured. A certificate of authenticity is included. We offer a 30 day return policy. If shipping damage occurs we resolve it.

Real predator tooth. Clear origin. Straight facts.

Features

• Carcharodontosaurus Predator Fossil Morocco

• Late Cretaceous age around 95 million years

• From Kem Kem Basin North Africa

• Blade shaped tooth with serrated edges

• Natural enamel preserved

• No major restoration or reconstruction

• Includes certificate of authenticity

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