Marine Turltle Claw

SKU
C761
Out of stock
$47.50
Overview

A LARGE marine turtle claw from Caldera area of Chile. An incredible late Miocene turtle claw from the Bahia Inglesa Fm. This claw has great preservation, fantastic brown color, and clean from matrix. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no fossils coming from this site 19 years! 

C761        SIZE:  1-5/8"  

Note - Adding 66 Chilean Mammal / Reptile fossils in March 2025. -> Link to Whale teeth.

 

Scaldicetus is an extinct genus of a highly predatory sperm whale that lived in the middle to late Miocene. Scaldicetus had large teeth with irregularly wavy enamel on their conical crowns. Probable Megalodon food source along with other whale species. Chile produces exceptional Scaldicetus teeth and complete sets are occassionally found. A 15 year+ old collection piece.

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