Crocodile - Fossil tooth - Sarcosuchus Imperator
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5 SARCOSUCHUS IMPERATOR – FOSSIL TEETH
For sale: 5 fossil teeth attributed to Sarcosuchus imperator, a gigantic prehistoric crocodile-like reptile that lived in what is now Africa during the Cretaceous Period. With its enormous build and powerful jaws, this impressive reptile was one of the largest crocodilians ever to have lived.
The teeth come from the Elrhaz Formation in the Ténéré Desert, near Gadoufaoua in Niger. This famous site has yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals from the Cretaceous Period.
ORIGIN & DATING
* Species: Sarcosuchus imperator
* Type: Fossil tooth
* Geological formation: Elrhaz Formation
* Locality: Gadoufaoua, Ténéré Desert, Niger
* Period: Cretaceous
* Age: approximately 112 million years old
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossils come with the corresponding information card, which lists the stated scientific name, geological period, and origin.
A SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE
Sarcosuchus imperator lived in river systems and hunted various animals that shared its habitat. Fossils from Niger offer a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric ecosystem of North Africa, where large crocodilians lived alongside impressive dinosaurs.
An interesting addition for collectors of fossil reptile teeth, crocodilians, and Cretaceous fossils.
Dimensions: See individual listing and photos.
Origin: Elrhaz Formation, Gadoufaoua, Niger.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
5 SARCOSUCHUS IMPERATOR – FOSSIL TEETH
For sale: 5 fossil teeth attributed to Sarcosuchus imperator, a gigantic prehistoric crocodile-like reptile that lived in what is now Africa during the Cretaceous Period. With its enormous build and powerful jaws, this impressive reptile was one of the largest crocodilians ever to have lived.
The teeth come from the Elrhaz Formation in the Ténéré Desert, near Gadoufaoua in Niger. This famous site has yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals from the Cretaceous Period.
ORIGIN & DATING
* Species: Sarcosuchus imperator
* Type: Fossil tooth
* Geological formation: Elrhaz Formation
* Locality: Gadoufaoua, Ténéré Desert, Niger
* Period: Cretaceous
* Age: approximately 112 million years old
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossils come with the corresponding information card, which lists the stated scientific name, geological period, and origin.
A SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE
Sarcosuchus imperator lived in river systems and hunted various animals that shared its habitat. Fossils from Niger offer a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric ecosystem of North Africa, where large crocodilians lived alongside impressive dinosaurs.
An interesting addition for collectors of fossil reptile teeth, crocodilians, and Cretaceous fossils.
Dimensions: See individual listing and photos.
Origin: Elrhaz Formation, Gadoufaoua, Niger.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
Details
Number of objects
5
Specimen
Crocodile
Scientific name
Sarcosuchus Imperator
Country of origin
Niger
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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