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A "Flying" Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Zilchovaspis rogusa trilobite from Morocco. A November Fossil of the Month. It has German controlled preparation and retains all natural color and detail. The bottom of this trilobite has been cleaned out and it sits on an 1" matrix pedestal. Preparation easily took many dozens of hours to clean this specimen. Incredible prep work! All natural. A Lower Devonian trilobite. One of my favorite Devonian species. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - Specimen weighs 1.2 pounds and a supplemental international shipping surcharge will be applied tp Free Shipping. The largest Zilchovaspis rogusa trilobite that I have seen. A massive trilobite!

XM72       Size: 4-1/2" straightline ; 6" on curve (2-3/4" wide)

Adding 9 quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis maxillary tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. The enamel is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No wear faucet from grinding on opposing teeth. Note - strong high center ridge and assymetry (see Pachy maxillary teeth differentiation discussion below). No cracks or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy maxillary tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP05       SIZE: 5/8"+    

Note - Adding 13 new Pachy fossils in July 2018.       Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A TOP QUALITY Satericthys sp. fish. This Satericthys sp. is 2"+ in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and incredible preparation. This is a Cretaceous specimen from Taouz, Morocco. Rare specimen! A top quality collector's piece.

MX484           SIZE: 2"+

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color and patina.  One stress crack which was stabilized stabilized - no repair or no restoration. A super rare, extra large Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Maximum size. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). 

DI21 BoP       SIZE: 2-1/2"    (1-1/4" W)

Note - Adding 4 new Thescelosarus claws in July 2018.       Link to Thesc fossils catalog

A very well prepared, Phacops speculator trilobite. A very nice specimen with good detail and completeness. It is nicely prepared for a perfect display. Great compound eyes. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM70        Size: 2-1/8"  (1-1/8" wide)

Adding 31 quality Morocaan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A beautifully prepared, LARGE Leonaspis sp. trilobite. Very unique raised eyes design and long spines are fully exposed - see close up photo. Exceptional black shell and spines. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent large sized GEM QUALITY specimen.

XM29       Size: 1-1/2"  (1-1/4" )

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A beautifully prepared, GEM QUALITY Comura bultyncki trilobite. The collector's favorite spiny trilobite. An April Fossil of the Month. Dozens of large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. One of the most difficult species to prepare. The Comura has very ornate spiny trilobite design with excellent compound eyes! Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A scarce species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites and one of the best Comura trilobites that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM05          Size: 2-1/4"   (1-9/16" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A group of three, large Cyphaspis tafilaltense trilobites. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. An ornate design with three long spines! Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobites from Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - specimen weights 2 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM71        Size: 1-3/4"  (1" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

An incredibly prepared Morocconites malladoides trilobite from Morocco. This trilobite is fully exposed in a excellent display. Great compound eyes and a fantastic horn. Excellent preservation and condition. A fantastic display piece with many hours of incredibly tedious preparation work. This specimen sits nicely on the matrix base. Lower Devonian trilobite (395 mya).  A top quality and scarce specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM54        Size: 2-3/8"   (1" wide)

Adding 9 top quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A Quality copper red colored Auriculatus lateral tooth from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Excellent rare copper red colors. Very good preservation and condition. A good bourlette. The serrations are large including the tip. Complete root.  A rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.   

NC105          SIZE: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 6 NC Red Site Auriculaus teeth in January 2025.   Link to NC Red Site Auriculatus Teeth

A well prepared Coltraneia oufatenensis trilobite from Morocco. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. An exceptional natural dark brown & black shell with excellent luster. The compound eyes detail is exceptional. Large size. A Middle Devonian (380 mya - Hamar Laghdad Fm.) trilobite from Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen wights 1.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM18          Size: 2-3/8"   (1-3/8" wide)

A Quality Prognathodon anceps tooth from the phosphate mining region, Khouribga, Morocco. P. anceps is one of the largest mosasaur species known with huge nearly round teeth used for crushing prey.  Exceptional condition and preservation. Note - the large Moroccan Mosasaurs have been renamed to a Prognathodon genus. No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. This is a good specimen.

M1078        SIZE: 2-1/4"    (1-3/8" wide) 

Note - Adding 14 new Mosasaur teeth in October 2022. -->  Link to Mosasaur teeth.