Scientific name: Gavialimimus almaghribensis, sp. nov,2020 - (Old named as Platecarpus ptychodon, (Arambourg, 1952) - Mosasaur Tooth in jaw bone Location: Oued Zem, Morocco Geological Formation: Ouled Abdoun Basin (Phosphate beds) Age: Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian stage, (~66 Million Years) Size: 5,4 x 3,9cm REF.: #S674 DESCRIPTION: Observations: Quite rare Mosasaur species, Gavialimimus almaghribensis (the old named as Platecarpus ptychodon by Arambourg) from the Late Cretaceous phosphate deposits in Ouled Abdoun Basin from central Morocco. Nice specimen, displaying an astonishing great enamel with the characteristic longitudinal ridges of this mosasaur species. Fully preserved inside the natural alveoli of the natural jaw bone with no restorations but just a few glued fractures. All of our fossils come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Every week, the issued Certificates of Authenticity are updated in our database verification system on our website. If you find that your certificate has not yet been updated, please contact us and we will update it immediately. Display box not included.