Scientific name: Eusauropoda indet cf †Bothriospondylus madagascariensis (Lydekker, 1895) - Sauropod Dinosaur Tooth Location: Ambondromamy village near the northwestern coast of Madagascar Geological Formation: Isao III Formation, Madagascar’s Mahajanga Basin Age: Middle Jurassic, Bajocian-Bathonian stage, (~168-165 Million Years) Size: 2,7cm REF.: #J523 DESCRIPTION: Bothriospondylus madagascariensis refers to a Middle Jurassic (Bathonian, ~150-165 Ma) sauropod dinosaur from Madagascar, often represented in fossil collections by spoon-shaped or chisel-like teeth (approx. 3.7-5 cm). The species, based on fragmented material, is currently considered a questionable taxon (nomen dubium) and often classified as Eusauropoda indet. or associated with Lapparentosaurus. Observations about our specimen: Nicely preserved with stunning visible feeding wear as well as its still partially rooted. Key Details About Bothriospondylus madagascariensis Teeth: Geological Context: Found in the Isalo III Formation in the Majunga Basin of Madagascar. Appearance: The teeth are generally described as spoon-shaped (spatulate) or robust, conical-chisel shaped, typical of basal eusauropods or macronarians. Size: Specimens commonly measure around 2.7 cm to 5 cm in length. Taxonomic Status: While historically named by Richard Lydekker in 1895, modern research suggests the teeth and fossils might belong to Lapparentosaurus or other basal sauropods present in that region. Market Availability: Teeth labeled as Bothriospondylus from Madagascar are relatively common in the commercial fossil market, frequently originating from the Kamoro region. Note: Some specimens formerly assigned to this species have been reclassified as a distinct brachiosaurid, Vouivria. Link to: Very interesting paper about Madagascar middle Jurassic Sauropod teeth 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.