Carcharodontosaurus Tooth Fossil Albian Cretaceous Kem Kem Morocco Genuine

Overview & Authenticity

This listing features a genuine Carcharodontosaurus saharicus fossil tooth from the world-famous Kem Kem Basin of Morocco, dating to the Albian Stage of the Early Cretaceous. This is a carefully chosen dinosaur tooth specimen, selected for strong preservation, collector appeal, and scientific interest. The photographs show an example of the actual specimen you will receive, accurately representing typical quality, form, and condition.
Every fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, including a lifetime guarantee of genuineness, provided on a generic authenticity card. This ensures your specimen is a real prehistoric fossil from one of the most significant dinosaur-bearing formations on Earth.

Geological Age & Kem Kem Basin Context

This tooth originates from the Kem Kem beds, a fossil-rich sequence of fluvial and deltaic sediments deposited approximately 100–113 million years ago during the Albian Stage of the Early Cretaceous. At that time, northern Africa was dominated by vast river systems, seasonal floodplains, and coastal environments supporting an extraordinary abundance of large vertebrates.
The Kem Kem Basin is internationally renowned for producing dinosaur fossils, including some of the largest predatory theropods ever discovered, making specimens from this region highly sought after by collectors and palaeontology enthusiasts.

Dinosaur Species – Carcharodontosaurus saharicus

Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the apex predators of Cretaceous Africa, a gigantic theropod dinosaur belonging to the family Carcharodontosauridae. Its name means “shark-toothed lizard,” reflecting the distinctive blade-like teeth adapted for slicing flesh.

• Clade: Theropoda

• Family: Carcharodontosauridae

• Genus: Carcharodontosaurus

• Species: C. saharicus

This dinosaur likely exceeded 12 metres in length, rivaling Tyrannosaurus in size, and dominated the food chain in its ecosystem.

Tooth Morphology & Notable Features

Carcharodontosaurus teeth are famous for their large, laterally compressed shape, with sharp cutting edges often showing fine serrations. These serrations acted like steak knives, allowing the animal to efficiently tear through flesh.
The enamel surface may show natural texture and colour variation ranging from dark browns to lighter mineral tones, depending on fossilisation conditions. Many Kem Kem teeth retain excellent three-dimensional form, making them ideal display fossils. Each specimen represents a real anatomical element from one of Earth’s most formidable predators.

Depositional Environment & Fossilisation

During the Albian, the Kem Kem region was a rich landscape of rivers, lagoons, and floodplains. Dinosaur remains were often transported and buried within sandstones and mudstones during flooding events. Over millions of years, mineral-rich groundwater replaced original biological material, turning teeth into stone while preserving their shape and detail.
The robust nature of theropod teeth makes them among the most commonly preserved dinosaur fossils from the Kem Kem beds.

Collecting & Display Appeal

A genuine Carcharodontosaurus tooth is an iconic and highly collectible dinosaur fossil, representing a true connection to prehistoric Africa and one of the greatest predators of the Cretaceous world. This specimen is ideal for serious fossil collectors, educational collections, museum-style displays, or as a remarkable gift.
Full sizing details are provided in the photographs. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee, this Kem Kem dinosaur tooth is a powerful and scientifically meaningful addition to any fossil collection.