lone5wolf117 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hello I recently got these two Tyrannosaur tooths form new mexico close to Farmington what could they be form? The more complete one is a inch long the other is half inch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I can’t help with identification but I know others are going to need to see more sides and angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 If it is found near Farmington, I believe that Ojo Alamo Formation is reasonable because Farmington, New Mexico is found above the number 8. If so, that would make this Maastrichtian, T. rex then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Unfortunately you will need a much more specific locality to identify your teeth since there are multiple formations they could have come from. If they are Tyrannosaurid they are best identified as Indeterminate. A closer image can help determine that. Here is a much more specific map near Farmington showing the three formations (Ojo, Kirtland, Fruitland) containing Tyrannosaurids. They are Campanian to Maastrichtian in age. My guess is that these come from the Kirtland or Fruitland which is what you typically see available. Stratigraphy. Paleontology and Age of the Fruitland and Kirtland Formations (Upper Cretaceous), San Juan Basin, New Mexico - New Mexico Geological Society 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone5wolf117 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 @Troodon it's came from upper cretaceous, northwestern NM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Unfortunately we already know that being near Farmington. Its not adequate to general. Need something like a gps coordinate location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 There are numerous dinosaur bearing units of slightly different ages around Farmington. Each has its own tyrannosaurs. So, yeah, we need more details on where it was found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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