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

Genuine Majungasaurus Dinosaur Claw Fossil from Madagascar

Presented here is an authentic Majungasaurus dinosaur claw fossil from the 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 strong 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, offering an enhanced level of documentation and long-term confidence in the specimen’s provenance and genuineness.

Geological Context – Maevarano Formation, Madagascar

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

Sediments within the Maevarano Formation consist primarily of sandstones and mudstones deposited by braided rivers and flood events. These conditions allowed for rapid burial of bones and claws, contributing to the preservation of robust skeletal elements from terrestrial vertebrates.

Berivotra Village is a well-documented locality within this formation and has yielded numerous significant dinosaur fossils, making it a key site in understanding Late Cretaceous ecosystems of Gondwana.

Fossil Type and Species – Majungasaurus

Majungasaurus is a well-known theropod dinosaur belonging to the family Abelisauridae, a group of medium to large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs that dominated southern continents during the Late Cretaceous. Majungasaurus is particularly notable for its robust build, shortened skull, and powerful predatory adaptations.

This specimen represents a fossilised claw from Majungasaurus, a critical anatomical element used for grasping prey, stability, and interaction with its environment. Claws from abelisaurid theropods are especially sought after due to their association with apex predators of Gondwanan ecosystems.

Morphology and Functional Features

The claw displays the characteristic strong curvature, lateral compression, and tapered distal tip typical of theropod manual or pedal unguals. These features reflect its function as an effective tool for gripping and tearing. Surface textures and natural mineralisation are clearly visible, preserving details acquired during fossilisation within fluvial sediments.

The fossil has not been artificially reshaped, reconstructed, or enhanced. All features visible are the result of natural preservation and geological processes, maintaining its integrity as a true scientific specimen.

Paleoecological and Scientific Importance

Majungasaurus played a dominant role as a top predator in Late Cretaceous Madagascar. Fossils from the Maevarano Formation have been central to reconstructing isolated island ecosystems and understanding how dinosaur faunas evolved independently after continental separation.

Claw fossils such as this provide valuable insight into theropod biomechanics, predatory behaviour, and abelisaurid anatomy. They are frequently used in comparative collections to illustrate differences between northern and southern hemisphere theropods.

Collecting, Display, and Investment Value

Majungasaurus fossils are highly desirable due to the species’ scientific importance, restricted geographic occurrence, and distinctive anatomy. Dinosaur claw fossils are among the most visually striking vertebrate fossils and are especially prized by collectors for their direct association with predatory behaviour.

This specimen makes an exceptional display piece for a fossil cabinet, study, or educational setting and is equally suitable as a high-end gift for serious collectors. The fact that the photographs show the exact fossil you will receive ensures 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 most important dinosaur localities in the world.