Majungasaurus Dinosaur Claw Fossil Cretaceous Madagascar Genuine Specimen with Premium Certificate of Authenticity

Genuine Majungasaurus Dinosaur Claw Fossil from Madagascar

Offered here is an authentic Majungasaurus dinosaur claw fossil from the renowned Maevarano Formation, recovered near Berivotra Village in northwestern Madagascar. This is a genuine Cretaceous theropod fossil, carefully chosen for its preservation quality, anatomical clarity, and striking display presence. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive, with full sizing clearly visible in the images provided.

This fossil is supplied with a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity, providing enhanced provenance documentation and long-term confidence in the specimen’s genuineness and identification.

Geological Context – Maevarano Formation, Berivotra Village

The Maevarano Formation is one of the most significant dinosaur-bearing formations in the Southern Hemisphere, dating to the Late Cretaceous, approximately 70–66 million years ago. During this time, Madagascar was an isolated landmass with a warm, seasonally dry climate dominated by river systems, floodplains, and alluvial environments.

Sediments in the Maevarano Formation consist primarily of sandstones and mudstones deposited by braided rivers and flood events. These conditions allowed for rapid burial of skeletal remains, preserving robust elements such as claws, teeth, and bones.

Berivotra Village is a well-documented locality within this formation and has produced many scientifically important fossils, offering a rare window into the unique dinosaur ecosystems of Late Cretaceous Gondwana.

Fossil Type and Species – Majungasaurus

Majungasaurus is a famous theropod dinosaur belonging to the family Abelisauridae, a group of carnivorous dinosaurs that dominated southern continents during the Late Cretaceous. Majungasaurus is notable for its powerful build, shortened skull, and predatory adaptations, making it one of Madagascar’s apex predators.

This specimen represents a fossilised claw from Majungasaurus, an anatomical element essential for grasping prey, stability, and interaction with its environment. Dinosaur claws are among the most evocative fossils, directly reflecting the predatory lifestyle of theropods.

Morphology and Functional Features

The claw displays the characteristic strong curvature, lateral compression, and sharply tapered distal tip typical of theropod unguals. These features reflect its role as an effective gripping and tearing tool.

Natural surface textures and mineralisation are clearly preserved, providing an authentic fossil appearance shaped by millions of years of geological processes. Subtle variations in colour and texture are entirely natural and reflect burial conditions within fluvial sediments. The specimen has not been artificially reshaped or reconstructed, ensuring its integrity as a true scientific fossil.

Paleoecological and Scientific Importance

Majungasaurus played a dominant ecological role as a top predator in Late Cretaceous Madagascar. Fossils from the Maevarano Formation have been crucial for understanding isolated island dinosaur faunas and evolutionary pathways following Madagascar’s separation from other Gondwanan landmasses.

Claw fossils such as this provide valuable insight into theropod biomechanics, predatory behaviour, and abelisaurid anatomy. They are widely valued in comparative collections for illustrating the distinctive adaptations of southern hemisphere theropods.

Collecting and Display Value

Majungasaurus fossils are highly desirable due to their restricted geographic occurrence, scientific importance, and strong collector appeal. Dinosaur claw fossils are especially prized for their dramatic form and direct association with predatory dinosaurs.

This specimen makes an exceptional display piece for a fossil cabinet, private study, museum-style collection, or educational setting. The photographs show the exact fossil you will receive, ensuring complete transparency.

Supplied with a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity, this Majungasaurus dinosaur claw fossil from the Maevarano Formation represents a genuine and powerful piece of Late Cretaceous history from one of the world’s most important dinosaur localities.