Spinosaurus maroccanus tooth (5.26") from Late Cretaceous, Morocco

Species: Spinosaurus maroccanus
Size: 5.26" = 13,3 cm
Location: Taouz, Kem Kem Beds, Ifezouane Formation, Morocco
Age: Cretaceous (~96 million years)
Condition: Repaired / Glued on a few spots near the tip, stabilized tooth. Enamel is clealy visible. Although Spinosaur teeth are common teeth of this size are rare. The root has been nicely preserved as well

This genuine Spinosaurus tooth fossil originates from the Cretaceous deposits of Morocco, a region renowned for producing some of the finest spinosaurid material in the world. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is a large predatory theropod, adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle.

The tooth displays the characteristic elongated, conical shape typical of spinosaurids, designed for catching fish and aquatic prey. 

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