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Kryptops dinosaur tooth fossil – abelisaurid, grade a, cretaceous, elrhaz formation, niger – 100% genuine, coa

Original price was: £600.00.Current price is: £480.00.

This rare Kryptops Dinosaur Tooth Fossil is a Grade A specimen from the Cretaceous period, found in the Elrhaz Formation of Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger. Kryptops was an abelisaurid theropod, a predatory dinosaur known for its powerful build and distinct features, including a short, blunt snout. Dating back around 110 million years, this specimen offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient predators.

The fossil tooth is remarkably well-preserved, retaining sharp details and showing minimal wear, making it an exceptional piece for collectors and enthusiasts. As a member of the Abelisauridae family, Kryptops is one of the earliest known theropods in Africa, contributing to our understanding of the continent’s unique prehistoric ecosystem.

Key Features:

  • Species: Kryptops (Abelisaurid Theropod Dinosaur)
  • Location: Elrhaz Formation, Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger
  • Age: Cretaceous Period (~110 million years old)
  • Grade: A (High quality, well-preserved specimen)
  • Size: Full dimensions provided in the photos (scale cube = 1cm)
  • 100% Genuine: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Actual Specimen: The photos show the exact fossil you will receive

This fossil is a carefully selected, authentic piece from a fascinating predator species of the Cretaceous period. Ideal for collectors, researchers, or anyone passionate about dinosaurs, this Kryptops tooth offers a unique piece of prehistoric history.

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Description

This rare Kryptops Dinosaur Tooth Fossil is a Grade A specimen from the Cretaceous period, found in the Elrhaz Formation of Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger. Kryptops was an abelisaurid theropod, a predatory dinosaur known for its powerful build and distinct features, including a short, blunt snout. Dating back around 110 million years, this specimen offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient predators.

The fossil tooth is remarkably well-preserved, retaining sharp details and showing minimal wear, making it an exceptional piece for collectors and enthusiasts. As a member of the Abelisauridae family, Kryptops is one of the earliest known theropods in Africa, contributing to our understanding of the continent’s unique prehistoric ecosystem.

Key Features:

  • Species: Kryptops (Abelisaurid Theropod Dinosaur)
  • Location: Elrhaz Formation, Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger
  • Age: Cretaceous Period (~110 million years old)
  • Grade: A (High quality, well-preserved specimen)
  • Size: Full dimensions provided in the photos (scale cube = 1cm)
  • 100% Genuine: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Actual Specimen: The photos show the exact fossil you will receive

This fossil is a carefully selected, authentic piece from a fascinating predator species of the Cretaceous period. Ideal for collectors, researchers, or anyone passionate about dinosaurs, this Kryptops tooth offers a unique piece of prehistoric history.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

Niger

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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