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Saurodon "Skull of a rare and exotic fish"
Cretaceous (83 m.y.o.)
Niobrara Formation
Smoky Hill Chalk
Gove County, Kansas, USA
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Extremely rare and bizarre predatory fish skull from the Cretaceous of Kansas. The skull is in excellent condition and measures 19" long and 10" tall. The generous slab of matrix measures 31" x 14" x 1" thick. Unlike it's contemporary cousin, the swordfish Protsphyraena, Saurodon has an unusual predentary that is triangular and pointed. This bone was obviously used as an offensive weapon. Dozens of small teeth are present in the maxillary and the dentary. Bone texture is superb. Skull bones are three dimensional and have substantial relief from matrix. 100% ready for a wall mount. A rare discovery!
#3839
Price upon request, please call; 785-625-2240
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