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RARE Fossil Peccary Tooth - Platygonus cumberlandensis | Pleistocene Suwannee River Florida USA | Genuine Specimen

RARE Fossil Peccary Tooth – Platygonus cumberlandensis | Pleistocene Suwannee River Florida USA | Genuine Specimen

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

Offered here is a RARE fossil Peccary tooth, specifically attributed to the extinct species Platygonus cumberlandensis, unearthed from the Suwannee River, Florida, USA. This fossil dates to the Pleistocene Epoch (~2.58 million to 11,700 years ago), a time marked by glacial cycles and the flourishing of North American megafauna.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Location: Suwannee River, Florida, USA
  • Geological Epoch: Pleistocene (Quaternary Period)
  • Depositional Environment: Fluvial river sediments; the Suwannee River region is well known for preserving vertebrate remains transported and deposited by ancient river systems during glacial and interglacial intervals

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Fossil Tooth (likely premolar or molar, refer to photo)
  • Genus & Species: Platygonus cumberlandensis (Le Conte, 1848)
  • Family: Tayassuidae (New World Peccaries)
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Superfamily: Suoidea

Morphological Features:

  • Broad, bunodont (rounded cusp) crown typical of omnivorous diets
  • Thick enamel with distinctive wear patterns from chewing vegetation
  • Rooted or broken root depending on preservation; surface details still observable

Notable Details:

  • Platygonus species were part of the Pleistocene megafauna and commonly found in North American fossil assemblages
  • This particular species, P. cumberlandensis, was among the most widespread peccaries during the Ice Age
  • Suwannee River finds are highly prized for their richness and preservation quality

Scale Reference & Specimen Specifics:

  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — see photographs for exact sizing
  • The specimen shown in the image is the exact item you will receive, carefully selected for scientific and display value

 

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This specimen has been sourced ethically and represents a real piece of Ice Age history.

 

Add this authentic Platygonus cumberlandensis fossil tooth to your collection—a rare glimpse into the rich faunal history of Pleistocene North America, perfectly preserved in Florida’s ancient riverbeds.

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Description

Offered here is a RARE fossil Peccary tooth, specifically attributed to the extinct species Platygonus cumberlandensis, unearthed from the Suwannee River, Florida, USA. This fossil dates to the Pleistocene Epoch (~2.58 million to 11,700 years ago), a time marked by glacial cycles and the flourishing of North American megafauna.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Location: Suwannee River, Florida, USA
  • Geological Epoch: Pleistocene (Quaternary Period)
  • Depositional Environment: Fluvial river sediments; the Suwannee River region is well known for preserving vertebrate remains transported and deposited by ancient river systems during glacial and interglacial intervals

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Fossil Tooth (likely premolar or molar, refer to photo)
  • Genus & Species: Platygonus cumberlandensis (Le Conte, 1848)
  • Family: Tayassuidae (New World Peccaries)
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Superfamily: Suoidea

Morphological Features:

  • Broad, bunodont (rounded cusp) crown typical of omnivorous diets
  • Thick enamel with distinctive wear patterns from chewing vegetation
  • Rooted or broken root depending on preservation; surface details still observable

Notable Details:

  • Platygonus species were part of the Pleistocene megafauna and commonly found in North American fossil assemblages
  • This particular species, P. cumberlandensis, was among the most widespread peccaries during the Ice Age
  • Suwannee River finds are highly prized for their richness and preservation quality

Scale Reference & Specimen Specifics:

  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — see photographs for exact sizing
  • The specimen shown in the image is the exact item you will receive, carefully selected for scientific and display value

 

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This specimen has been sourced ethically and represents a real piece of Ice Age history.

 

Add this authentic Platygonus cumberlandensis fossil tooth to your collection—a rare glimpse into the rich faunal history of Pleistocene North America, perfectly preserved in Florida’s ancient riverbeds.

Additional information

Era

Pleistocene
Origin

USA

Pleistocene Information

The Pleistocene Epoch (2.58 million – 11,700 years ago) was a time of repeated ice ages, shaping Earth's landscapes and ecosystems. Massive glaciers advanced and retreated, covering large parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. This period saw the rise of megafauna, including woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, and cave bears. Early humans (Homo erectus, Neanderthals, and Homo sapiens) spread across the world, developing tools, art, and early societies. Many species adapted to harsh, cold climates, but as the Ice Age ended, global warming and human hunting contributed to the extinction of many large mammals. The Pleistocene transitions into the Holocene, the current epoch, marking the beginning of human civilization.

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