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Pleistocene Tapir Tooth Tapirus veroensis Fossil Santafe River Florida USA
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Pleistocene Tapir Tooth Tapirus veroensis Fossil Santafe River Florida USA

Original price was: £30.00.Current price is: £24.00.

For sale is a fossilized tapir tooth from the species Tapirus veroensis, an ancient relative of modern-day tapirs, dating back to the Pleistocene era. Discovered in the Santafe River, Florida, USA, this fossil has been carefully chosen for its excellent preservation. Tapirus veroensis lived during the Ice Age, approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, and was part of the diverse fauna that inhabited North America at the time.

Tapirs are unique herbivorous mammals with distinctive snouts, and their fossils provide valuable insight into the animals that roamed the prehistoric landscapes of Florida. This tooth has been professionally cleaned and prepped, ensuring that its details are clearly visible and making it a fantastic piece for collectors of Ice Age fossils or anyone interested in ancient mammals.

  • Location: Santafe River, Florida, USA
  • Geological Period: Pleistocene, approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years old
  • Species: Tapirus veroensis (Prehistoric Tapir)
  • Condition: Professionally cleaned and prepped for display
  • Size: Please see photos for full sizing (scale cube = 1cm)
  • Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming this is a 100% genuine fossil specimen.

The fossil shown in the photos is the exact piece you will receive, chosen for its high quality and preservation. Whether you’re a fossil collector or simply fascinated by the ancient world, this Tapirus veroensis tooth offers a unique connection to the Pleistocene era.

Own a rare piece of Ice Age history with this genuine tapir tooth fossil!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a Tapir Tooth identified as Tapirus veroensis, with a Pleistocene designation. The specimen was collected from the Santafe River in Florida, USA. Its combination of named fossil identification, geological age, and stated locality makes it an appealing addition to collections focused on fossil mammals, Ice Age fauna, Florida fossils, or natural history specimens.

Tapirus veroensis is a fossil tapir taxon. Tapirs are distinctive mammals recognised by their compact body form and short, flexible proboscis in life. Their teeth are valuable to palaeontologists and collectors because dental remains can preserve important evidence of mammalian diversity and help document the presence of tapirs in the fossil record. A tooth specimen offers a direct and tangible connection to the animals that lived during the Pleistocene.

Geological and Locality Context

The Pleistocene is a significant interval in Earth history known for major changes in climate, habitats, and mammalian communities. Fossils from this interval are widely collected for their connection to Ice Age ecosystems and the changing environments occupied by large and small mammals. The stated Santafe River locality in Florida gives this specimen a specific regional context within the fossil record of the United States.

The locality information is especially useful for collectors who organise specimens by geographic source, Florida fossil material, or Pleistocene mammal identification. It also provides an excellent starting point for display labels, collection records, and educational discussion about fossil mammals from Florida.

Collector and Display Appeal

This Tapirus veroensis tooth is suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, palaeontology students, educators, and anyone interested in the natural history of Florida. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil or incorporated into a broader collection featuring Pleistocene mammals, fossil teeth, North American localities, or specimens arranged by geological age.

The named identification and locality make it well suited to a labelled display. It can also serve as a conversation piece when discussing how fossil mammals are studied through preserved skeletal remains and how geological context adds meaning to individual specimens.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the most direct view of the specimen supplied with this listing. The photographs provide the reference for its presentation and scale, while the written details identify the fossil as a Pleistocene Tapir Tooth, Tapirus veroensis, from the Santafe River, Florida, USA.

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