Scientific name: Ornithocheirid Pterosaur ( cf Ornithocheirus sp ) - Pterosaur teeth - Set of 2. Location: Gadoufaoua, Téneré Desert, Niger. Geological Formation: Erlhaz Fm Age: Lower Cretaceous, Aptian/Albian stage ( 113 million years) Size (The biggest): 3,7cm REF.: #J540 DESCRIPTION: Observations: With only one isolated tooth, it is very difficult to arrive at a precise taxonomic ID. The morphology of these teeth undoubtedly belongs to an Ornithocheirid Pterosaur . About restorations/repairs/comments: They have no restorations or reoairs. Ornithocheirid pterosaur fossils from the Early Cretaceous (approx. 125–112 Ma) Elrhaz Formation of Niger, primarily found in the Gadoufaoua region, are generally represented by rare teeth and claws. These fossils represent large, specialized, fish-eating, flying reptiles. Key details regarding Ornithocheirid fossils from the Elrhaz Formation: Fossil Type: Primarily teeth (often 1 inch or longer) and sometimes claws. Identification: Classified as Ornithocheiridae indet. (indeterminate) orcf. Ornithocheirus. Characteristics: These teeth are consistent with, or related to, Ornithocheirus, characterized by a snout with a keeled crest and, in related forms, an expanded rosette of teeth. Environment: The fossils originate from the Cretaceous deposits of the Ténéré Desert. Context: The Elrhaz Formation is known for a diverse vertebrate fauna, including dinosaurs like Ouranosaurus and Lurdusaurus. 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 included. IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION: Our company is based in the USA, but our headquarters and products are located in Europe. Therefore, ALL PRODUCTS WILL BE SHIPPED FROM EUROPE. Consequently, any European customer will receive their shipment without any import charges, as it will be an intra-community shipment. For customers in the USA: Shipments will be made via UPS from Europe, and in this case, we will be responsible for any import charges. These will be paid online by us before the package arrives. Therefore, US customers will not pay any import fees. For the rest of the world: We are not responsible for any import charges applicable to the destination country.