Theropod Dinosaur Tooth Theropoda indet.

Owned by ILoveMyCatFreckles (@Freckles).

Notes

The specimen shows clear serrations (denticles) on the posterior edge, characteristic of theropod dinosaurs. The coloration and preservation are consistent with material from the Kem Kem Group of Morocco.Most likely an abelisaur or noasaurid tooth, as raptors are extremely rare in Morocco, unless uncategorized.

Details

Identification & Classification

Fossil Type
Tooth
Fossil Category
Vertebrate
Taxonomic Group
Chordate
Phylogenetic Group
Theropoda

Geological Context

Geological Era
Mesozoic
Geological Period
Cretaceous
Geological Stage
Cenomanian
Absolute Age (MYA)
86
Formation
Kem Kem Group
Member / Subformation
N/A

Locality

Country
Morocco
State / Region
Tafilalt
Specific Locality
Kem Kem Beds
Locality Type
Desert Exposure

Anatomy & Physical Traits

Anatomical Element
Tooth
Specific Bone
tooth crown
Side
N/A
Tooth Type
Serrated Tooth
Articulation
Isolated
Completeness
Partial

Preservation & Preparation

Preservation Quality
Good
Matrix Type
Sandstone
Associated Fossils
N/A
Preparation Level
Partially Prepped
Preparation Method
Mechanical, Pin Vise / Micro-tool

Provenance & Collection

Date Acquired
Jun 3, 2026
Acquisition Price
$60
Legal Status
Legal to Own
Display Status
On Display
Collection ID
bca5ea2e-56e6-43a3-80c1-5e9c5f507500
Quantity
1
Added Details
The specimen shows clear serrations (denticles) on the posterior edge, characteristic of theropod dinosaurs. The coloration and preservation are consistent with material from the Kem Kem Group of Morocco.Most likely an abelisaur or noasaurid tooth, as raptors are extremely rare in Morocco, unless uncategorized.
Theropod Dinosaur Tooth
Theropod Dinosaur Tooth Theropoda indet. by Freckles
Theropod Dinosaur Tooth Theropoda indet. by Freckles

Theropod Dinosaur Tooth

Theropoda indet.

Fossil Type
Tooth
Fossil Category
Vertebrate
Taxonomic Group
Chordate
Phylogenetic Group
Theropoda

Geological Context

Geological Era
Mesozoic
Geological Period
Cretaceous
Absolute Age (MYA)
86
Geological StageCenomanian
FormationKem Kem Group
Member / SubformationN/A

Locality

Country
Morocco
Locality Type
Desert Exposure
State / RegionTafilalt
Specific LocalityKem Kem Beds

Anatomy & Physical Traits

Anatomical Element
Tooth
Side
N/A
Tooth Type
Serrated Tooth
Articulation
Isolated
Completeness
Partial
Specific Bonetooth crown

Preservation & Preparation

Preservation Quality
Good
Matrix Type
Sandstone
Preparation Level
Partially Prepped
Preparation Method
Mechanical, Pin Vise / Micro-tool
Associated FossilsN/A

Provenance & Collection

Date Acquired
Jun 3, 2026
Acquisition Price
$60
Legal Status
Legal to Own
Display Status
On Display
Quantity
1
Collection IDbca5ea2e-56e6-43a3-80c1-5e9c5f507500

Added Details

The specimen shows clear serrations (denticles) on the posterior edge, characteristic of theropod dinosaurs. The coloration and preservation are consistent with material from the Kem Kem Group of Morocco. Most likely an abelisaur or noasaurid tooth, as raptors are extremely rare in Morocco, unless uncategorized.

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