Fossil Tooth Of Theropod Dinosaur – Carcharodontosaurus – Curiosity

Superb fossil tooth of one of the largest theropod dinosaurs known to date, bipedal and above all carnivorous,
Carcharodontosaurus aff. saharicus (translation of the genus: "Sharp-toothed lizard") : a large predator just like the "T-Rex".

Geological stage: Cenomanian (first stage of the Upper Cretaceous)
Between -100.5 and -93.9 million years ago.

Provenance: Kem-Kem deposit, in Taouz (Morocco)

Maximum length: 54 mm

This giant could reach up to 12.5 m in length with an estimated body mass of around 6 tonnes. It is a genus found in North Africa, the first mention of which dates back to the beginning of the 20th century (Stromer, 1931).

Note: Confusion with its “cousin” Tyrannosaurus Rex is not possible since the latter is found in America, China and Mongolia and lived in the Late Cretaceous (-68 to -66 million years ago). Authentic fossil of quality. From an old paleontological collection. A certificate can be provided to you upon request.
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(Bibliographic sources: Depéret Ch. and Savornin J. (1927) - La faune de reptiles et de poisons albiens de Timimoun (Sahara algérien) », Bull. Société Géologique de France, vol. 27, p. 257-265. - Lebrun P. (2020) - Fossils of Morocco. Volume IIa. Emblematic deposits of the Mesozoic and Paleogene. Editions du Piat. 300 pages.)