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An Ultra Rare, Extra Large Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) incisor tooth from Morocco. This material is a new find and represents one of the earliest transition forms of the whale. Pappocetus is a protocetid (see discussion below) and a large amphibious aquatic carnivore. Pappocetus is also an ancestor of the Basilosaurus. This material is complete and without repair. Crack fill only on some pieces. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2105          Size: 3-5/16"  (straight line)  (1-5/16" Width at base of crown)

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

Gueran, (25 km SE of Boujdour), Boujdour Basin

West Sahara, Morocco

The October 2015 Week #2 FOTM is a rare, TOP QUALITY North Carolina Carcharocles megalodon. An excellent tooth from the copper-red site. It has an incredible copper-red colored crown. The enamel is the highest possible quality with small hydration cracks. A nice dark brown bourlette. Exceptional serrations and tip - one serration missing. Incredible condition for a big NC Meg. An excellent dark brown root, extra wide and slight damage on the reverse. Fantastic triangular shape. A gorgeous North Carolina copper-red Megalodon shark tooth. An exceptional collector's tooth. Note - you rarely see a copper-red Megalodon shark tooth that has a top quality crown, root and serrations - a top 1% tooth from this site! One of the finest quality copper-red Big Megalodon tooth that I have seen! NO repair! The BEST of the BEST. My largest remaining top quality copper-red Megalodon tooth!

NC017               SIZE: 5-1/8" (4-9/16" W)

A rare, early Auriculatus lateral tooth from Kzil-Orda region, Kazakhstan. The bourlette is complete. Excellent coarse serrations, large side cusps serrations, and with very irregular serrations. These teeth exhibit fantastic color, gloss, and preservation. A rare early Eocene Auriculatus tooth (Ypresian age - 55 MYA)! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This is the true early Eocene Auriculatus tooth!   Note - This tooth appears to be a very late form of Otodus aksuaticus with serrations covering the botton 3/4 of the crown.

K505           SIZE: 2-1/16"

Note - Adding 24 Kazakh Auriuclatus or transition teeth in July 2024. -->  Link to Kazakh Auriculatus teeth.

An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Alopias palatasi shark tooth, the extinct serrated Giant Thresher, from the Nottoway River, Virginia. A January Fossil of the Month. This is a Virginia Red Site tooth with excellent copper-red color. Excellent preservation and condition. Perfect serrations. A Miocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in top quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. An extra large size red site tooth! I have seen less than ten Alopias palatasi in 30 years. 

VA31           SIZE: 1-9/16" 

Posting 3 rare Virginia shark teeth in January 2025.      Link to Virginia teeth.

A Large, Top Quality Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A new product with clock plus backer board with hanging clip. The Priscacara liops is an extinct Perch from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 12" x 8". Note - this fish has an intregrated clock and a backer board with hanger. This Priscaccara is ready to hang! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. An exceptional display piece!  Note - This item weighs 3 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X481         SIZE: 4-1/2"    Clock size is 12" x 8". 

A TOP QUALITY Hemipristis shark tooth from the Meherrin River copper red site, Hertford Co., No.Carolina. Lateral position. Extra sharp serrations. These are Miocene age from the Pungo River Fm. Fantastic copper red color! Authenticity guaranteed.

NC408              SIZE: 1-1/8"

Note - Adding 6 NC Red site Hemipristis teeth in July 2020.  Link to NC red Hemipristis teeth.

A TOP QUALITY Hemipristis shark tooth from the Meherrin River copper red site, Hertford Co., No.Carolina. Lateral position. Extra sharp serrations. These are Miocene age from the Pungo River Fm. Fantastic copper red color. Best color! Authenticity guaranteed.

NC401 BoP              SIZE: 1-7/16"

Note - Adding 6 NC Red site Hemipristis teeth in July 2020.  Link to NC red Hemipristis teeth.

A RARE, Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

C559            Size: 9/16"

Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth

A RARE, Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

C557            Size: 5/8"

Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth

A RARE, Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

C556            Size: 5/8"

Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth

A RARE, Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

C554            Size: 3/4"

Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth

An Ultra Rare Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) canine tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - this tooth is a canine with a large natural wear facet. This material is a new find and represents one of the earliest transition forms of the whale. Pappocetus is a protocetid (see discussion below) and a large amphibious aquatic carnivore. Pappocetus is also an ancestor of the Basilosaurus. This material is complete and without repair. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2104          Size: 2-7/16"  (straight line)  

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

Gueran, (25 km SE of Boujdour), Boujdour Basin

West Sahara, Morocco

Note - adding six early whale teeth in August 2023.   Link to the early whales.