Scaldicetus sp.

SKU
C701 BoP
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Overview

An EXTRA LARGE exceptional Scaldicetus sp., a Sperm whale, tooth from Caldera area of Chile. A February Fossil of the Month. This tooth has exceptional preservation, fantastic brown color, and is exceptionally clean. Note - the bottom side of this specimen is nearly matrix free. An incredible, BIG late Miocene Sperm whale tooth from the Bahia Inglesa Fm. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site!

C701 BoP      SIZE: 7-1/8"   (1-7/8" W)

Note - Adding two Chilean Sperm Whale teeth in February 2020. -> 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. An old collection piece.