Strange tooth

[Phil M]

Hi all,

Any idea what this one is? Found in Big Brook today.

Thanks

 

[Trevor]

I can't really tell too well from the pictures, but this is most likely part of a sawfish rostral spine.

 

Here are other resources for learning more about the species:

https://njfossils.com/ischyrhiza-mira/

http://www.fossilsofnj.com/skates_rays/sawfish.htm

 

Here is a full example.

 

[Phil M]

Thanks very much 

 

[brad hinkelman]

i would think if sawfish where those rolls are it wouldnt be as round,,,,,,,,theres alittle resemblance to mosasaur......,but i could be wrong

[brad hinkelman]

by the way these are part of frankh8147 collection

 

[Phil M]

I had also sent these pictures to the paleontologist society fossil ID site as well. They have come back with Mosasaur.

Thanks for all the input.