Fossil of the Month - Complete Listing

A TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A Mach Fossil of the Month. A scarce species. The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. 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 13" x 11". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 6 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X497        SIZE: 8-1/8"     Plate size is 13" x 11".

Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in March 2026 --> Link to Fossil Fish

An ultra rareTenontosaurus tilletti  "chest" consisting of the scapula, 13 ribs, and 6 vertebra as found on its original Cloverly Formation matrix. A March Fossil of the Month. Tenontosaurus is an early Cretaceous basal iguanodontid dinosaur, and it was the primary prey for Deinonychus. This specimen was prepared to thoroughly expose the chest area bones. Bones were exposed 2" above the matrix which makes a great 3D display. Minor crack fill. The ribs are as found with no extra fill used. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Clovery Fm., Carbon Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.  A very rare collector's display piece. You don't see Tenontosaurus fossils very often. Note - This specimen has a custom steel display stand as shown. This specimen weighs 35 lbs. A supplemental shipping fee will be required for international orders.

DTE01         SIZE: 19-1/2" x 13"

Note - Adding 6 Tenontosaurus dinosaur foosils in March 2026.    Link to Herbiovore teeth

An ultra rare, Top Quality Torvosaurus gurneyi tooth from the Jurassic (Kimmeridgian) of Portugal. A March Fossil of the Month. This is the 2nd Torvosaurus species with a complete crown measures 2". The enamel is highest quality. Excellent black color. Excellent extra large posterior and anterior serrations. Note - the anterior carina end about 2/3 of the way down from the tip. The diagnostic for a Torvosaurus tooth. Excellent overall enamel condition. A small tip repair (see UV photo). The serration reconstruction is exceptional. No restoration. Torvosaurus was a large predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Collected in the Lourinha Fm., Port Dinheiro, Lourinha, Portugal . Authenticity guaranteed.  A very difficult species to find. This specimen weighs 2 lbs. A supplemental shipping fee will be required for international orders.

DL61         SIZE: 2"   

Note - Adding 2 Jurassic Torvosaurus teeth in March 2026.   Link to Allosaurus - Torvosaurus teeth

A rare Top Quality Archaeodontosaurus rooted sauropod tooth from the Madagascar. A March Fossil of the Month. Archaeodontosaurus is a large sauropod known from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) Isalo III formation, characterized by teeth that appear adapted for browsing, similar to some earlier sauropodomorphs. This rooted tooth has an incredible "leaf" shaped crown. The enamel is exceptional quality. Excellent brown color. One root crack is stabilied. No restoration. Collected in the Ambondroman Region, Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare rooted collector's tooth. Note - a Riker display frame is included.

MAD01         SIZE: 1-13/16"   

Link to Sauropod teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, GEM QUALITY Ceratonurus sp. trilobite. Another collector's favorite spiny trilobite. A March Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Fourteen large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. The six largest spines are beautifully prepared and "flying". You can see the natural bumps along the long spine were preserved. One of the most difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A rare species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Atchana area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Note - specimen weights 2.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM79          Size: 2-1/2"   (3" wide)

Adding 4 top quality Moroccan trilobites in March 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A rare, EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of So. Dakota. A February Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent pes claw. Excellent rich tan color with charcoal highlights and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Note - there is a tip repair repair. No restoration. 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., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included. Maximum size!

DA05       Size: 3-3/4" (straightline)    (4-7/16" on curve) Proximal end height = 1-9/16"

Note - Adding 8 Anzu wyliei claws in February 2026.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

An ultra rare Top Quality, LARGE Allosaurus fragilis hand claw (manus claw). A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus manus claw measures 5-7/8". Good quality bone. Nice rich gray - brown color. Excellent overall condition. Tip restoration and minor crack fill. No restoration. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic. Legally collected in 1980 on private land in the Morrison Fm., Moffat Co., Colorado. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent specimen!  Note -  A Riker display frame is included.

DL41         SIZE: 5-7/8" (straightline) ; 6.8" on curve;   (2-1/4" proximal end height)  

Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claws in February 2023    Link to Dinosaur bones

A very rare Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis toe claw (pes claw). A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus toe claw measures 3-1/2". Highest quality bone. Great rich black - brown color. Exceptional overall condition. No repair or restoration with some crack fill. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen!  Note -  A Riker display frame is included.

DL42         SIZE: 3-1/2" (straightline) ;  (1-1/2" proximal end height)  

Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claws in February 2023    Link to Dinosaur bones

A very rare Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis toe claw (pes claw). A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus toe claw measures 3-3/8". Highest quality bone. Great rich black - brown color. Exceptional overall condition. Note  - this claw has a healed pathology at the proximal end (see photos # 2 & 3) from a prior injury. No repair or restoration with some crack fill. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen!  Note -  A Riker display frame is included.

DL43         SIZE: 3-3/8" (straightline) ;  (1-1/2" proximal end height)  

Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claws in February 2023    Link to Dinosaur bones

An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month. M020 is embedded in its original matrix. This tooth has an excellent tan color and a white root. Sharp edges and tip. The side cusps are complete. A massive, thick root. Extra wide (2-1/2"). No repair or restoration. Great color! One of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. An excellent collector's quality tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - this specimen weighs 5 pounds. International orders with "free shipping" will require supplemental postage. 

M022         SIZE: 3-1/2"  (2-1/2" wide)

Note - Adding 3 Moroccan Otodus teeth in January 2026.  ->   Otodus Catalog Link

An Ultra Rare, EXTRA LARGE,  GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus foot (pes) claw from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. An October Fossil of the Month. An excellent pes claw with an incredible natural red color and patina. The surface quality is exceptional with no pitting, nicks or wear! Fully inflated. The articulated end is complete. No repair or restoration. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. Authenticity guaranteed. Spinosaurus claws with this quality are extremely rare. A Perfect XL Spinosaurus pes claw. The best that I have seen!  

M1250a     Size: 4-9/16"  (straightline) ;  4-3/4" (on curve); Proximal end:  1-3/4" wide ; 1-5/8" height

Note - Adding 6 top quality Spinosaurus claws in October 2025   ->  Link to Spinosaurus fossils

An Ultra Rare, GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus foot (pes) claw from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. An October Fossil of the Month. An excellent pes claw with an incredible natural red color and patina. The surface quality is exceptional with no pitting, nicks or wear! Fully inflated. The articulated end is complete. No repair or restoration. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. Authenticity guaranteed. I do not see fine quality Spinosaurus claws very often and this is an exceptional one. A Perfect Spinosaurus claw. The BEST Quality!  

M1250b    Size: 2-11/16"  (straightline)  ;  1" (proximal end height)

Note - Adding 6 top quality Spinosaurus claws in October 2025   ->  Link to Spinosaurus fossils