Siroccopteryx Pterosaur Tooth 022
Siroccopteryx moroccensis (Coloborhynchus moroccensis)
Size: 2.8cm long
Identification information: Usually, to differentiate these teeth from fish, Pterosaur have flattened teeth at the base, and the tooth socket also is rather ovate in shape. Fish teeth tend to be rounded, and more often than not their associated jaws have round sockets. That is a rough guide to telling them apart. Obviously there is more scientific approach but for general means, this works well.
Found: South of Taouz, Moroccan Sahara. 96 Million Years old, Cretaceous age.
Only Recently classified in 1999, this Pterosaur had an estimated wing span of some 20 feet. Anhanguerid type. These teeth are known to be primarily used for catching fishes and smaller creatures/insects. Siroccopteryx is the only named species so far to come out of Morocco.
Study grade teeth are ideal for beginners, they have repairs and are not the finest quality so there is nothing to worry about with children handling a delicate collector grade specimen.
