PODIGGER Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I found this tooth in the Peace River about three weeks ago and have been tagging stabs at IDing it ever since. First thought was dolphin or whale. Then started looking at possible mammal canines. At this point I am uncertain which is the better line of pursuit to find an ID. If anyone has a suggestion on what it may be I would appreciate any input. Tooth is approx 7/8" L x 1/8" W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustdee Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Looks dolphin to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilizedJello Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Yeah, definitely cetacean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thank you Gentlemen. Was my first thought and I appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 @Boesse Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I am very bothered by the first photo, which makes it appear to be a chisel-shaped tooth like a land mammal incisor. Are the shadows and highlights playing tricks on me? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilizedJello Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Boesse said: I am very bothered by the first photo, which makes it appear to be a chisel-shaped tooth like a land mammal incisor. Are the shadows and highlights playing tricks on me? Wait yeah, what the heck is going on here lol . Its almost like the tooth got inversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 One side of the tooth does appear slightly indented. I am trying to get a good closeup picture to show this better. It may have been caused by a break. As soon as I can get another photo showing this I will post it. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 The last three of the four images are of the same side, aren't they? http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 The second and fourth (last) photo are the same side just a different perspective and lighting. 1, 2 & 3 are different sides. I am having trouble loading the close up I just took of the end (problem is with my camera). As soon as I can work it out I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Here are two shots of the tip of the tooth. Hope this allows for clarity/consensus. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Incisor. Good eye by @Boesse 2 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you Harry & @Boesse. Sorry I didn't include the shot of the tip in the first round of photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Yes, that makes much more sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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