Lee Creek Chubutensis
Excellent teeth from one of the most highly sought fossil shark teeth - an extinct early Giant White shark, C. chubutensis. C. chubutensis is an early form of C. megalodon (early - middle Miocene, Pungo River Formation) which exhibits the development of small side cusps. These are gorgeous teeth from the Lee Creek phosphate mine. You do not see many of this early Megalodon species available! Please note that Lee Creek produces C. megalodon and C. chubutensis teeth that are among the highest quality available, and exceptional specimens are exceedingly difficult to locate. NO restoration or repair in this group! Note - LC Chubs are getting much more difficult to locate. High quality Chubs are near impossible to to find! Authenticity guaranteed.
- Otodus chubutensis$295.00
A Top Quality, CLASSIC Lee Creek Carcharocles chubutensis, a C. megalodon predecessor, from Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth was found in the Pungo River Formation (middle Miocene age). Note the crown exhibits large cusplike bumps at the base of the serrated edge and the root ends also show grooves where the teeth interlocked. These are characteristic traits of the Lee Creek early Meg - C. chubutensis. A gorgeous tan colored crown with an excellent brown bourlette and 100% complete. Fantastic serrations and tip serration - 100% complete. The root is tan with typical hydration cracks. Highest quality enamel! Excellent color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC015 Size: 2-11/16"
Note - Adding 14 Lee Creek Megalodon & Chubutensis teeth In June 2021. -> Link to LC Megs & Chubs
- Otodus chubutensis (Lee Creek)$275.00
A TOP QUALITY, Lee Creek Chubutensis tooth - an upper jaw lateral tooth from Aurora, No. Carolina. This Chubutensis has an incredible tan colored crown with a golden band at the base and an incredible brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional color! The bourlette looks great, and is complete. The serrations are sharp with an excllent tip serration. The root is an excellent white color with no hydration cracks and a small chip. This Chubutensis was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). A fantastic example of a classic Lee Creek Chubutensis tooth considering the shape, color, and preservation. An excellent tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! NO repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC016 Size: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 5 new Lee Creek Megalodon & Chub teeth in December 2019. -> Link to LC Megaodon teeth.
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