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.

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