Possible Gator tooth

[Finding Florida]

I believe this is a crocodile or alligator tooth but it's much larger than the ones that I have or that I have seen. Is that what I have?

[jikohr]

Dude that's a NICE one!!!

 

My money's on crocodilian, possibly American Crocodile since Alligator teeth are usually stubbier in my experience. I'm not an expert though so we'll see what they say. 

[Finding Florida]

Thank you that's what I was thinking the alligator teeth that we have are as you mentioned short and stubby

[Shellseeker]

I also believe this to be Croc.... however,

Croc seems to have an older fossil record (Miocene) than Gator (Pliocene),  and there is a feeling that Croc grew to huge sizes (20-25 feet) more frequently than gator, Crocs liked salt water, Gator preferred fresh or brine.  Your tooth has interesting enamel, and lacks a carina present on many gators. 

Gators and Crocs in Florida

Nice find...

 

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Edited July 14, 2021 by Shellseeker

[Harry Pristis]

22 minutes ago, Shellseeker said:

I also believe this to be Croc.... however,

Croc seems to have an older fossil record (Miocene) than Gator (Pliocene),  and there is a feeling that Croc grew to huge sizes (20-25 feet) more frequently than gator, Crocs liked salt water, Gator preferred fresh or brine.  Your tooth has interesting enamel, and lacks a carina present on many gators. 

No.  'Gators have a long history in Florida. 

"Croc" is a vague rubric.  This tooth may be from a Gavialosuchus (Thecachampsa), a long-snouted "false gharial."  It was a fish eater with long, spikelike teeth.  It is found in Florida in the Middle Miocene.