Trierarchuncus prairiensis - Alvarezsaurid

SKU
DA21
Out of stock
$450.00
Overview

An ultra rare, Top Quality Trierarchuncus prairiensis, an Alvarezsaurid dinosaur, hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Trierarchuncus prairiensis means the "Captian Hook" since they possessed a single claw on each arm. An excellent manus claw with rich brown color and patina. This specimen has incredible preservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. All surfaces are excellent - rare. Note - this claw is missing some of the proximal. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a gem jar will be included. 

DA21       Size: 3/4"

Alvarezsaurids were small, long legged dinosaurs which possessed strong short arms with a single claw. They are tought to be termite eaters which used their strong areas to open insect mounds.Trierarchuncus prairiensis was named in 2020 as the Alvarezsaurid that lived in the Hell Creek Fm. Trierarchuncus prairiensis means the "Captian Hook" since they possessed a single claw on each arm.