A rare LARGE, well preserved Glyptodon reticulatus scute from the Pampean region, Uruguay. A March Fossil of the Month. Glyptodon was the largest of the the oversized armadillos with a extremely thick shell. It evolved in the Pliocene and became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene in South America. This large scute is complete with no wear. Well fossilized. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - International buyers will pay a shipping supplement to free shipping. Items weighs 1.3 lbs.
X801 Size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Name: Glyptodon reticulatus
Age: Pleistocene
Location: Pampean region, Uruguay
Note - Posting 26 mammal and reptile fossils in March 2024. Link to Other Mammals