Struthiomimus

SKU
DS01
Out of stock
$325.00
Overview

A LARGE, Top Quality Struthiomimus altus upper toe bone or metatarsal (from toe III - metatarsal) from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. This metatarsal bone is complete with some erosion from tumbling. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus metatarsal bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

DS01        SIZE: 8" (length) x 1-1/2" (wide)  

Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

Struthiomimus were long legged, bidedal dinosaurs that roamed the northwestern US during the late Cretaceous period. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. These were large "ostrich-like" dinosaurs would reach length of 14 feet. Fossil remains include well preserved bones and claws. These top quality specimens were all legally collected from private lands in the northwestern US. Late Cretaceous, Hell Creek Fm. (or Lance Creek Fm.), 68-66 MYA. Authenticity guaranteed.