Genuine Phytosaur Tooth Fossil – 215 Million Years Old – Triassic – Arizona USA – Boxed
A superb genuine fossil Phytosaur tooth from the Late Triassic Period, approximately 215 million years ago.
This beautiful little fossil measures 1.5cm long and has wonderfully preserved, rich brown enamel with an attractive glossy finish.
You will receive the EXACT tooth pictured, carefully boxed and labelled.
A prehistoric crocodile-like predator
Phytosaurs were remarkable semi-aquatic reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic Period, long before the appearance of many of the most famous dinosaurs.
Although they looked remarkably similar to modern crocodiles, phytosaurs belonged to a separate group of prehistoric reptiles.
They had long, powerful jaws lined with sharp teeth and spent much of their lives in and around ancient rivers, lakes and wetlands.
Some species grew to several metres in length and were formidable predators, feeding on fish and other animals that ventured too close to the water.
One particularly fascinating difference between phytosaurs and modern crocodiles was the position of their nostrils. Rather than being located at the tip of the snout, phytosaur nostrils were positioned much closer to their eyes!
Your fossil specimen
This attractive tooth was discovered in the famous Chinle Formation of Arizona, USA, an area renowned for its extraordinary Triassic fossils.
Fossil: Genuine Phytosaur tooth
Location: Arizona, USA
Geological formation: Chinle Formation
Geological age: Late Triassic, Norian
Approximate age: 215 million years
Tooth length: 1.5cm
Colour: Rich, glossy brown enamel
Presentation: Boxed and labelled
You will receive the exact fossil pictured
A wonderful piece of prehistoric history
It is extraordinary to think that this little tooth once belonged to a predator that lived more than 200 million years ago!
Its beautiful colour, excellent enamel preservation and fascinating prehistoric origins make it a lovely addition to any fossil collection.
A fantastic gift for fossil collectors, dinosaur enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by prehistoric reptiles.
Supplied by Jurassic Jewellery, established in 2007.
