Plesiosaur - Fossil skull - 50 cm - 35 cm (No reserve price)

Magnificent fossil skull of adult Plesiosaurus. Upper Cretaceous.

An exceptional fossil skull of an adult Plesiosaurus is offered, a marine reptile that inhabited the oceans during the Late Cretaceous (approximately 100.5 – 66 million years ago). It originates from northern Africa, Morocco, specifically from the Sidi Chenan area, renowned for the quality of its paleontological sites.

Description of the specimen
Species: Plesiosaurus.
• Geological period: Upper Cretaceous.
Origin: Sidi Chenan, Morocco.
Condition: Complete and very well-preserved fossil skull.
Visible structures
Typical elongated jaw of the genus.
Cone-shaped and pointed dentition.
Well-defined bony details.
Estimated age: between 100.5 and 70 million years.

Scientific interest and museum value

Plesiosaurs were large marine reptiles from the Mesozoic. Their skulls, elongated in shape and with conical teeth, are highly valued in paleontology for the information they provide about their predatory behavior and anatomy.

This specimen stands out for its excellent state of preservation, its pedagogical interest for scientific exhibitions, and the reliability of its provenance, which is a fundamental aspect of its scientific and collectible value.

Includes
Custom-made metal support for display.
Shipping with tracking and professional packaging.

Unique piece for collectors and museums

A fossil skull of Plesiosaur with this level of preservation represents a unique opportunity for museums, private collections, exhibition projects, or investors in paleontological heritage.