Dinosaur - Fossil tooth - Afrovenator Abakensis

AFROVENATOR ABAKENSIS – FOSSIL TOOTH

For sale: an authentic fossil tooth of Afrovenator abakensis, an impressive meat-eating theropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of Niger.

The name Afrovenator literally means “African hunter.” This megalosaurid theropod was described in 1994 based on fossil material from the Tiouraren Formation in Niger. Afrovenator was an active land predator and belonged to the larger theropods of its ecosystem.

SPECIMEN INFORMATION

• Species: Afrovenator abakensis
• Type: Fossil tooth
• Family: Megalosauridae
• Geological formation: Tiouraren Formation
• Locality: Tiouraren Hill, Ténéré Desert, Niger
• Period: Middle Jurassic
• Era: Bathonian
• Age: circa 167 million years

The tooth has a characteristic curved shape and shows the natural fossil structure and earthy color typical of fossils from this region. The cutting edges and shape of the tooth are clearly visible, making it a particularly interesting specimen for collectors of theropod dinosaurs.

The Tiouraren Formation is especially interesting for paleontology. In addition to Afrovenator, this formation is known for the sauropod Jobaria and the ceratosaur Spinostropheus. Scientific research has also shown that the original dating of this formation as Early Cretaceous was likely incorrect and that a Middle Jurassic age better fits the dinosaur fauna.

INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED

Each tooth comes with a professional information card, as shown in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological age, formation and locality.

A special fossil for collectors of dinosaurs and paleontology. An authentic Afrovenator tooth from Niger represents a piece of Middle Jurassic history, about 167 million years ago.

Measurements: see photos / individual advert.

Provenance: Tiouraren Hill, Ténéré Desert, Niger.

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