Dinosaur Claws

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent pes claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Note - a small portion of the proximal was professionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Collected in 2003. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker display frame will be included.

DA06       Size: 1-7/16" (straightline)    

Note - Adding 5 Anzu wyliei claws in September 2022.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A LARGE, Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This ungual has exceptional color and patina. Overall an excellect pes ungual. Note - this ungual has the Pachy twist (see Pachy ungual differentiation discussion below). No repair or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus ungual. Museum quality. My largest Pachy claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP21       SIZE: 1-15/16"   

Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus hoof core (pes claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An October Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This adult hoof core has exceptional detail preserved and excellent color & patina. Complete specimen. Note - Triceratops hoof cores are generally smaller than Hadrosaur, have a very rugous surface, have a characteristeristic "shallow ledge" on the under side, have less height than Hadrosaur, and are much more difficult to find. This hoof core has all of the correct features is is incredibly preserved. There is a small repair to the right hoof "wing" end. Legally collected on private land in Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. True Triceratops hoof cores are difficult to locate, and this is an excellent specimen!

DC61         SIZE: 3-1/4" Length x  2-7/8" Wide x 1-1/8" Height

Note - Adding 8 new Triceratops fossils in October 2023.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

A LARGE, Top Quality four piece Hadrosaur toe from the late Cretaceous of North America. This hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur was found in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation in Alberta. This is a non-associated set of toe bones from the outer toe (toe 3 - see diagram), and it consists of three toe bones (Phalanx 1 to 3) and a pes hoof core (ungual). Bone quality is very good. These pieces are a very good fit including a very good pes ungual. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm., Alberta, Canada. An excellent collector's quality four piece Hadrosaur toe.  Authenticity guaranteed. Disposition number #000028-0000029. Note - Shipping weight is 6.2 pounds. International customers will pay a shipping charge.

DH41     SIZE: 11" (combined length) 

Note - Adding 22 Hadrosaur bones / claws in April 2024.     Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw (from toe III) from the late Cretaceous of North America. A December Fossil of the Month. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with some natural wear. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus pes claw bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

DS011       SIZE: 2-5/16"   (3/4" wide)

Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

A rare LARGE , Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (toe or pes ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is a toe hoof core from an adult Edmontosaurus. The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much larger feet relative to hands. Bone quality and color excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus pes hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find!. The BEST quality!

DH42        SIZE: 4" (length) x 3-5/8"  (wide)    

Note - Adding 22 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in April 2024.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This ungual has excellent color and patina. Complete and well preserved with slight tip wear. Overall an excellent pes ungual. Note - this ungual has the Pachy twist (see Pachy ungual differentiation discussion below). No repair or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. No repair or restoration. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus claw. Museum quality. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP22       SIZE: 1-1/2"   

Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with crack fill. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus pes claw bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

DS012       SIZE: 2-1/16"   (13/16" wide)

Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (toe or pes ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is a toe hoof core from an adult Edmontosaurus. The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much larger feet relative to hands. Bone quality and color excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co. Montana. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus pes hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find. The BEST quality! 

DH45        SIZE: 3-3/8" (length) x 3-3/8"  (wide)    

Note - Adding 22 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in April 2024.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus pes claw bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic juvenile claw!

DS013       SIZE: 1-5/16"   (1/2" wide)

Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A March Fossil of the Month. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Exceptional preservation. Perfect tip and proximal proximal end. Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). No repair and no restoration. A rare Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI23        SIZE: 1-11/16"  

Note - Adding 23 new Thescelosarus fossils in March 2022.   Link to Thesc fossils catalog

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"