Troodon formosus (Hell Creek Fm)

SKU
DO02
In stock
$675.00
Overview

A LARGE, RARE Troodon formosus tooth from the Hell Creek Fm. of western North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Troodontid teeth are known for their very unique shaped teeth with unusually large distal serrations. The enamel is excellent with a good brown color.  Excellent large posterior and weak anterior serrations. Please note that Hell Creek Fm. Troodon teeth typically have weak or no anterior serrations. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. This is your chance to own a rare, quality Troodon tooth. Near perfect tooth.  Note - A gem jar will be included as photographed. 

DO02       SIZE: 3/8"

Note - Adding 10 new Troodontid teeth in March 2023.     Link to Troodon catalog.

Troodontids are a small, bird-like dinosaur that lived in western N. America during the late Cretaceous Period. There is one named species from the Judith River Fm. of Montana - Troodon formosus. In recently recents, the North American Troodontid has been lump into two new genera - Stenonychosaurus and Latenivenatrix mcmasterae (van der Reest & Currie, 2017). Troodontids are know for a large brain, large eyes, and a very unique shaped tooth. The Hell Creek Fm. Troodontid has not been described, but it shares the same very unique tooth as all Troodontids do.