Ceratopsians / Triceratops
Ceratopsians are the "horn face" herbivore dinosaurs that lived throughout the Cretaceous period. They are characterized by a extraordinarily large skull, large horns over the eyes or nose or both. Ceratopsians were and quadrupeds reaching a length of ~24 feet. The most famous is the Triceratops which is often depicted fighting off a hungry T. rex dinosaur. Fossil remains include well preserved teeth, bones, frill sections, and claws. These top quality specimens were all legally collected from private lands in the northwestern US.Late Cretaceous, Hell Creek Fm. (or equivalent), 68-66 MYA.
Triceratops horridus is the large, three horned dinosaur that lived in the late Cretaceous of North America. Triceratops grew to a length of approximately 30 feet, a height of nearly 10 feet, and a weight of 26,000 lbs. This quadrupedal herbivore had beaked jaws for nipping cycads and palms, and their jaws were filled with rows of large teeth used to grind vegetation. Triceratops had large brow horns that can exceed 3 feet in length and had a large bony frill covering its neck. The large brow horns and their strength may have offered defense from their main predator Tyrannosaurus rex. There are two species of Triceratops found in the Hell Creek formation, Triceratops horridus was the more common species. Both Triceratops horridus and Triceratops prosus would have similar teeth, claws and bones.
*** New *** Leptoceratops was a genus from the family Leptoceratopsidae, an extinct family of neoceratopsian dinosaurs from Asia, North America and Europe. This is a rather rare species. It was smaller and had very small horns, and lived in the late Cretaceous with Triceratops and is found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Fm.
Today, we find fossilized Triceratops otrother Ceratopsian teeth, unguals (claws), horns, and non-associated bones in the Hell Creek Formation. Authentiicity guaranteed.
- Triceratops Horn$19,750.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A March Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek Formation. This is a special horn with exceptional detail preserved with excellent color and natural patina. Fantastic surface articulation. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. Plus the horn base end is completely cleaned to see the internal terminus of the horn - a very complete specimen (see photo). The preparation of the horn was fairly basic and simple with minor crack repair. No extensive repair or restoration. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana . Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality specimen. A fantastic Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often. This one is much better quality than the typical brow horn and a great display size! Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 18 pounds with stand. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn? This is a special high end Triceratops horn that came out of my collection.
DC51 SIZE: 21"length ; End: 6-1/2" x 5" (straight line) ; (18" height on stand)
Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Nasal Horn$10,500.00
A Top Quality Triceratops horridus nasal horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An October Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. A complete nasal horn. This is an exceptional nasal horn with excellent detail preserved. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn and the skull bone is attached to the base of the horn and it is perfectly preserved (see photo). No repair or restoration. 100% natural specimen. It comes with a sturdy custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. A perfect nasal norn. Museum quality. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special horn. The BEST. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn? This is a special high end Triceratops horn that came out of my collection.
DC52 SIZE: 8" Long x 4'" Wide ; Height on stand: 10"
Note - Adding 8 new Triceratops bones in October 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Horn$3,250.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek Formation. This is a special horn with exceptional detail preserved with excellent color and natural patina. Incredible surface articulation. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. The preparation of the horn was very basic with one crack repair. No extensive repair or restoration. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dewey Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality specimen. A fantastic Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often. This one is much better quality than the typical brow horn section and a great display size! Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 5.2 pounds with stand. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn display? This is a fantastic Triceratops horn display.
DC51 SIZE: 8-1/2"length ; End: 3-1/2" wide ; (8-3/4" height on stand)
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Vertebra$1,875.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus caudal vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This is a caudal (tail) vertebra with exceptional detail preserved with great color and patina. You can see the vertebra surface is very rugous and the vertebra is very thick with a very round centra which are characteristics of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. Please note that the left transverse porcess and the spinous process were professionally restored. This is now specimen compete. It is extremely rare to find vertebra that are complete. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent big Triceratops vertebra. Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 3.7 pounds with stand.
DC31 SIZE: 9" Height x 10" Wide x 2-1/2" Length ; Height on stand = 12"
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Pes Hoof Core$925.00
A rare, massive PATHOLOGIC Triceratops horridus hoof core (pes claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This adult hoof core has exceptional detail preserved and excellent color & patina. This Triceratops has a large deformity at the base of the hoof core where the bone grew an extra 2". This Triceratops must have had a bad limb. Complete specimen with the front rim restored.. Note - Triceratops hoof cores are generally smaller than Hadrosaur, have a very rugous surface, have a characteristeristic "shallow ledge" on the under side, have less height than Hadrosaur, and are much more difficult to find. This hoof core has the correct features is is incredibly preserved. Legally collected on private land in Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. True Triceratops hoof cores are very difficult to locate, and this is a unique example! Note - this specimen weighs 2 bs. A supplemental shipping charge will apply for international orders.
DC61 SIZE: 5-3/8" Length x 4-5/8" Wide x 3-1/4" Height
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Metatarsal$795.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus toe bone (metatarsal) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is a great toe bone with excellent detail preserved and good color / patina. This is the metatarsal IV bone. You can see the "mushroom" appearance of proximal ends which is a characteristic of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur toe bone. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. There is is a small amount of restoration on the lower condyle and normal crack fill. Legally collected on private land in Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a heavy bone (2.75 lbs shipping weight). An international shipping supplement may apply.
DC34 SIZE: 7-1/4" long Ends: 4-3/8" wide & 3-1/2" wide
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Toe Bone$675.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus toe bone (pes digit) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is an excellent toe bone with excellent detail preserved and good color / patina. This is the large toe I - digit 1 bone. You can see the "mushroom" appearance of proximal ends which is a characteristic of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur toe bone. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. Minor crack fill. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A supplemental shipping charge will apply for international orders.
DC35 SIZE: 4-1/2" long x 3-1/4" wide x 3-1/4" height
Note - Adding 8 new Triceratops bones in October 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Occipital Condyle$600.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus occipital condyle from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is a beautiful 3-3/4" occipital condyle with excellent detail preserved. This large codyle has fantastic color and patina plus a large section of braincase is attached. Note - The occipital condyle was the connection point of the Triceratops massive skull to the vertebrae column, and it allowed for maximum rotation of the head. No repair or restoration. There is a small amount of repair at the base. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this specimen weighs 2.5 lbs. A supplemental shipping charge will apply for international orders.
DC39 SIZE: 3-3/4" Condyle diameter ; 3-3/8" height
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops$595.00
An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, rooted Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A dentary (lower jaw) tooth. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with excellent color and patina. The chewing surface measures 1-1/16”. This tooth has very minor tip wear. The root surface is incredibly gnarly - very nice. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare rooted Triceratops tooth!
DC04 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 22 new Triceratops teeth in September 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops$550.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A dentary (lower jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1-1/4”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC01 SIZE: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops$525.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A maxillary (upper jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC02 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Leptoceratops$475.00
An EXTRA LARGE, VERY RARE, Top Quality, rooted Leptoceratops gracilis tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. Leptoceratops is a smaller "ceratopsian" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance formations. There small size and small horns made them relatively easy prey and their population size was quite small compared to other herbivores. The enamel is high quality with nice color and patina. The chewing surface is well preserved with an unusual rounded wear facet. Leptoceratops commonly have wear facets on their teeth. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent rooted BIG Leptoceratops tooth!
DQ01 SIZE: 1-3/8" (straight line)
Note - Adding 10 rare Leptoceratops teeth in May 2023. Link to Ceratopian fossils catalog