Nanotyrannus lancensis

SKU
DN02
Out of stock
$695.00
Overview

A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. This tooth measures 1-3/4" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. The posterior serrations are excellent and anterior serrations are worn. No cracks. A wide tooth. Minor root etching on one side. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's Nano tooth.  Note - a 3" x 4" display frame is included.

DN02        SIZE: 1-3/8"   (Base: 5/8")

Note - Adding 18 Nanotyrannus teeth in October 2021  ->  Link to Nano Teeth

Nanotyrannus lancensis or "tiny tyrant" is a tyrannosaurid dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period believed to reach ~20 feet. There is much discussion regarding the Nanotyrannus being a juvenile or young T. rex, but there are many arguments in favor of the separate species including tooth count, fused cheek bones, proportionally larger hands, etc. Fossil remains include well preserved teeth, bones, and claws, and are highly valued by collectors. These top quality specimens were all legally collected from private ranch land with the owners permission in the northwestern US (Montana). All teeth are late Cretaceous, Hell Creek Fm., 67 MYA.

Note - Nanotyrannus is a controversial species. Many paleontologists consider these teeth are from young Tyrannosaurus rex

Note - we measure all of our teeth "straight line".