9.0 cm dark reddish tooth of Spinosaurus

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Description

9.0 cm dark reddish tooth of Spinosaurus

The 9.0 cm long, narrow and curved tooth of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus has brown enamel at the tip and a reddish tooth root. The typical longitudinal grooves are recognisable in places. The tooth has been minimally repaired, which is often the case with finds from Morocco. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is the largest known land predator with a length of up to 16 metres.

Species:   Spinosaurus aegyptiacus ( Family: Spinosauridae; Genus: Spinosaurus)
Age:    approx. 100.5 to 93.9 million years (Upper Cretaceous - Cenomanian)
Location: Tegana Formation - Beega/Morocco
Weight:     41 g
Condition: Repaired -> see pictures