Plesiosaur tooth

A Plesiosaur tooth marine reptile from Khouribga, Morocco. Plesiosaurs were a diverse group of marine reptiles that dominated the seas during the Mesozoic Era. These fascinating creatures are instantly recognizable by their elongated necks, powerful flippers, and streamlined bodies. This is a nice tooth, resting on its original matrix with a small repair to the base.

The region around Khouribga, Morocco where this tooth was found, is renowned for its rich fossil deposits. The phosphate mines here expose marine sediments that preserve a diverse vertebrate fauna, including mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, and various sharks, rays, and fish like Enchodus.   

The tooth comes with a display stand, as pictured, and a label featuring the specimen name, place it was found and age.

This is genuine fossil. All the specimens we offer come with a lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Condition: Good | Size: 1.88 inch | Age: 70 - 65 Million Years | Found: Khouribga, Morocco