Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03

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Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03
  • Megalosaurid Tooth, Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03

  • Afrovanator abakensis (Niger) #03

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Description

A rare Jurassic theropod tooth from the Tiouraren Formation (Niger).  This is a large partial tooth with a couple of repairs.

This tooth come from a Megalosaurid.  There is very little published on Jurassic theropods from Niger, but this one almost certainly comes from the megalosaurid Afrovanator abakensis. Comes labelled and stored in an acrylic case with padding. 

Tooth measurements are as follows: 

Crown Base Ratio: 0.55

Crown Height Ratio: 1.64

Mesial Serration Count (per 5mm): N/A

Distal Serration Count (per 5mm): 11

Mesial carina not present as tip is missing, so likely extended only half way down the crown.

Condition: Good/Partial

Size: 1.38 inch

Age: 167 Million Years

Locality: Agadez, Niger (Tiouraren Formation)